Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse, MS TELE, in the healthcare setting, provides specialized nursing care to adult patients in a hospital unit focusing on cardiovascular and medical-surgical conditions. The role involves interpreting telecommunication monitoring strips, administering set rate drips such as Diltiazem (Cardizem), and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift times are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with schedules arranged over a four-week period.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, and a minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Responsibilities include providing care for patients with diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, COVID-19, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetics, post-catheterization, and total joint replacements.
• RN's are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off on readings, with Cerner experience recommended.
• Some experience with CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) and TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is preferred.
• Unit notes outline the need for clinicians who can read basic telemetry strips, handle set rate drips, and work across different hospital units if floated.
• Certifications required: ACLS and BLS.
• Clinical orientation involves a one-shift onboarding on the unit.
• Float requirements: Yes, floated to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified.
• Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs.
• Additional information: Clinicians must pass a dysrhythmia exam with at least 80% within two attempts to remain eligible for this assignment; failure results in disqualification for six months in specified regions.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• D?irect deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits