Med Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Lake Havasu City, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Evenings
$2,074/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry
Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Med Surg Tele)
- Shift: 7 PM
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Shifts: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
- Call Requirements: None scheduled; may flex scheduled shifts to on-call up to twice during contract
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Unit Beds: 40
- Float Requirements: Floating to other units such as Intermediate Care (IMC) and Emergency Department (ED) is expected
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients, including total joint, surgical, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute on chronic conditions (CHF, CKD), alcohol withdrawal, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB)
- Equipment Used: Baxter IV pumps, Posey bed/chair alarms, Omnicell drug dispensing cabinet, Zoll defibrillators
- Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arizona
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Recent acute care experience
- Acute care experience
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Additional Information
- Work Environment: Joint Commission Accredited community hospital and regional referral center with Level 3 Trauma designation
- Dress Code: Black scrubs (top and bottom); open shoes are not allowed
- Personality Fit: Compassionate, positive, can-do attitude
- Location Highlights: Outdoor recreation area with mountain ranges and lake scenery; proximity to major cities and national parks
This position offers a dynamic acute care environment with a focus on telemetry patients and opportunities to float to other critical care units.
Employer
LifePoint
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About Lake Havasu City, AZ
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Lake Havasu City, AZ here's what you should know:- Lake Havasu City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 105°F, and in winter, average lows are around 42°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lake Havasu City, with options ranging from apartments to vacation homes.
- The city is car-friendly with ample parking and minimal traffic.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include skin cancer due to the sunny climate.
- Lake Havasu City has a growing population of travel nurses.
- The city offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking.
- There are also numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as events related to art, music, and sports.
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