Med Surg Telemetry RN
Sierra Vista, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on an Acute Care Med/Surg unit with 34 beds
• Patient population includes geriatric, adult, and occasional pediatric patients (travelers not assigned pediatric patients)
• Patient ratio approximately 6:1
• Equipment used includes Alaris pumps, SCD machines, feeding tubes, telemetry monitors
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
• Shift: 7 PM to 7 AM
• Weekend work required occasionally (same hours as regular shifts)
• Call required only when unit is down staffed or placed on call
• Float requirements: may be asked to care for inpatient holds
• Unit type: telemetry, surgical, general medical patients
• Dress code: scrubs of any color, closed-toed shoes required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• More than 1 year of healthcare experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification

Additional Information

• Must be able to work occasional weekends and be available for call when needed
• Candidate should be prepared to submit a full application packet including resume, self-assessment, and skills checklist

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high desert community hospital setting with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.