Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,096/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN II - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Acute
Location: Prescott, Arizona Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights (7 PM to 7 AM), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Current state license
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Dysrhythmia exam, which must be passed within two attempts before signing the contract
- 2 years of recent medical/surgical or telemetry experience
- 1 year of PCU experience
- Ability to read basic telemetry strips
- Some experience with CVA and TIA
- Total joint replacement experience
Unit and Patient Profile
- Unit: Telemetry - Cardiac/Medical, 3rd Floor
- Beds: 49
- RN Ratio: 1:5
- Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:10-15
- Common Diagnoses/Patients: CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, post-cath, total joint replacement
- Titratable Drips: RNs are not required to titrate drips. Diltiazem (Cardizem) drips are run at a set rate.
- Strip Reading: RNs interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once per shift.
- Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Both roles are present.
- Respiratory Equipment: BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments
Schedule and Expectations
- Scheduling: Schedules are made 4 weeks out. Self-scheduling is used, but schedules are not final until the manager balances them.
- Weekends: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
- Holidays: For Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, the unit prefers 2 day shifts and an evening, or 2 evenings and a day shift (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day).
- Call/Standby: Not required
- Scrub Color: Navy blue
- Orientation: 1 shift on the unit
Floating
- May float to another facility in the system, and possibly to PCU if qualified.
Additional Conditions
- Radius Rule: Candidates must be within 50 miles. Candidates may not have worked full time, part time, or PRN with any affiliated facility in the health system within the past year.
- Dysrhythmia Exam Failure: Failing to score 80% in two attempts results in a 6-month do-not-use restriction for affiliated facilities in Arizona and Sacramento.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Prescott, AZ
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Prescott, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Prescott is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for many.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable lifestyle for residents.
- In the summer, average highs range from 85°F to 95°F, while average winter lows range from 20°F to 30°F.
- Residents can expect warm summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Prescott, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity as a travel nurse destination.
- Prescott is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Prescott has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count from the surrounding pine forests.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Prescott, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Prescott offers a variety of activities, including exploring historic Victorian-era homes and buildings, visiting Whiskey Row for a taste of the city's history, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking along the shores of Lynx Lake, and experiencing the vibrant arts and culinary scene with galleries, eateries, and music events.
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