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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical With Telemetry. The role provides acute care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, diabetic, post-procedure, and orthopedic conditions. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and management of complex medical-surgical patients in a collaborative care environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Active registered nurse license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • At least 2 years of experience
  • Ability to read and interpret basic telemetry strips
  • Experience with cerebrovascular accident and transient ischemic attack patients
  • Experience with total joint replacement patients
  • Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination within two attempts before contract signing, with a minimum score of 80%
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for patients with congestive heart failure, COVID, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetes, telemetry needs, post-catheterization care, and total joint replacement recovery.
  • Registered nurses interpret cardiac rhythm strips and document interpretation at least once per shift.
  • Fixed-rate diltiazem drips may be administered; drip titration is not required.
  • Respiratory support may include bilevel positive airway pressure, continuous positive airway pressure, and breathing treatments.
  • The schedule includes every other weekend and designated holiday coverage.
  • One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided.

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
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits