MST/Pediatrics Telemetry Nurse
Prescott Valley, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MST / Pediatrics Nurse

Location: Prescott Valley, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Mixed unit caring for both adult and pediatric patients (MST/Pediatrics).
• Patient ratio varies; sometimes more adults than pediatric patients.
• Must be willing to care for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Float to MST unit on Emergency Center to care for adult MST patients if pediatric/MST census is low.
• Unit size: 10 beds.

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Surgical: total hip & knee replacement, small bowel resection, hysterectomy, exploratory laparoscopy.
• Medical: MRSA, C-diff infections, COPD, pneumonia, COVID-19.
• Telemetry: chest pain patients.
• Pediatrics: respiratory illnesses (RSV, Influenza, COVID), chronic seizures, dehydration, appendectomy, failure to thrive (med surg level).
• No feeding tubes, tracheostomies, or ventilators on pediatric patients; assist to stabilize for transfer if needed.

Staffing & Ratios

• Pediatric nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4
• MST nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Nurse aides (NAs) care for 10 patients; if no NA, RN cares for 3 patients and provides primary care.
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds including MST, Pediatrics, and Acuity Adaptable MCU unit.

Certifications & Requirements

• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing (minimum 80% score). Failure results in 6-month disqualification from certain facilities.
• Experience working with children is required. Must also be comfortable caring for adults.
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips.

Telemetry & Equipment

• Telemetry monitoring for adult MST patients; RNs must be able to read telemetry strips. Remote Monitor Techs available.
• Pediatric patients monitored with bedside monitors.
• Respiratory therapy equipment: administer high flow oxygen to stabilize for transfer; care for stable adults needing BiPAP for chronic conditions.

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Friday & Saturday nights; Saturday & Sunday days).
• Holiday rotation to distribute holidays fairly.
• Call/standby: staff rotate standby shifts if census is low.

Floating & Cross-Training

• Float to MCU or MST units to care for adult MST patients.
• Cross-train and float to birthing unit to care for mom-baby couplets.
• May float to Labor and Delivery if experienced.
• No floating to west campus.

Additional Notes

• Dress code: Navy scrubs.
• Orientation: hospital and unit-specific orientation based on experience, including pediatrics and adult MST telemetry.
• Radius rule: candidates must live within 50 miles and cannot have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-associated facility in the past year.

This position is ideal for nurses with pediatric experience who are comfortable managing a mixed adult and pediatric patient population in a telemetry setting.