RN Pediatrics/Med-Surg Telemetry
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-East Campus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatrics / MST Unit

Location: Prescott Valley, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Mixed unit caring for both adult and pediatric patients; patient ratio varies and may include more adults at times.
• Float to the MST unit on Emergency Care to care for adult MST patients if pediatric/MST census drops.
• Unit size: 10 beds
• Patient Ratios:

  • Pediatrics: 1:3-4
  • MST (Medical-Surgical-Telemetry adults): 1:5

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
• Pediatrics: respiratory illnesses (RSV, Influenza, COVID), chronic seizures
• Other: dehydration, appendectomy, failure to thrive (med surg level pediatric patients)
• No feeding tubes, tracheostomies, or ventilators on unit; assist with stabilization for transfer if needed

Required Certifications & Exams

• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required
• Must take and pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Failure to pass results in a 6-month disqualification from assignments in Arizona and Sacramento

Experience & Skills

• Experience working with children is required
• Must be willing and able to care for adult patients as well
• Strong nursing skills preferred, as permanent staff may include less experienced nurses (e.g., new grads or nurses returning to acute care)
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips on this unit

Staffing & Support

• Charge Nurse oversees 50 inpatient beds including MST, Pediatrics, and an Acuity Adaptable MCU unit
• Nurse Aides typically care for 10 patients; if no aide, RN cares for 3 patients and provides primary care
• Remote Monitor Techs available for adult MST telemetry patients; RNs must be able to read telemetry strips
• Pediatric patients monitored with bedside monitors

Equipment & Procedures

• Administer high flow oxygen to stabilize patients for transfer
• Care for stable adult patients requiring BiPAP for chronic conditions

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• 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
• Standby/call rotation during low census periods

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
• Float to Labor and Delivery if experienced in that area
• No floating to west campus

Dress Code & Orientation

• Scrub color: Navy
• Orientation includes hospital and unit-specific training based on experience

Additional Notes

• Radius rule: candidates must not have worked full time, part time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with certain large healthcare systems within 50 miles

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• Experience caring for pediatric and adult patients in a mixed medical-surgical-telemetry unit
• Ability to pass dysrhythmia exam prior to contract start

This position requires flexibility to care for both pediatric and adult patients in a dynamic, mixed unit environment.