Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - PCU Float Pool
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Telemetry (PCU Float Pool)

Location: Prescott, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (3rd Floor) with a focus on Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool duties.
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic patients, telemetry monitoring, post-cardiac catheterization, and total joint replacement.
• RN responsibilities include interpreting telemetry strips and signing at least once per shift.
• No requirement for RN to titrate drips; set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are used.
• Floating to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified.
• Unit has a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and nurse aides with a 1:10-15 ratio.
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments.
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit.
• Self-scheduling is used but finalized by management.
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule.
• Holiday coverage includes Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving with specific shift expectations.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience in Medical/Surgical Telemetry.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing.
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips and familiarity with CVA and TIA patients.
• Cerner electronic medical record experience recommended.
• Must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with the specified health system within a 50-mile radius.

Additional Information

• No call or standby requirements.
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available on unit.
• Unit has 49 beds.
• Floating and orientation details support a flexible and dynamic work environment.