Float Pool RN – Med-Surg/Telemetry/PCU
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool (Med Surg, Telemetry, PCU)

Location: Prescott, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking RNs to float between Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units. The role involves caring for inpatients, including those holding in the Emergency Department. Units include stepdown and med-telemetry areas with a variety of patient types.

Unit Details

• Units Covered: Med Surg, Telemetry, PCU (including stepdown and inpatient holding in ED)
• Nurse:Patient Ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4
  • Med Surg/Telemetry: 1:5-6
• Typical Patients: Geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedural cardiac patients (post-MI, post-cardiac cath, CABG post-op days 3-4)
• Drip Management: RNs are required to titrate drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin.
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP and BiPAP used in Med Surg and PCU; heated high flow in PCU.
• Telemetry: Monitor techs monitor PCU and Med Surg Telemetry units; RNs must be able to interpret cardiac strips.
• Charge Nurse: Present on each unit but does not take patient assignments.
• Nurse Aids: Utilized in all settings.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, 7 AM to 7 PM (AM and PM shifts)
• Scheduling: Schedule published 6 weeks in advance for 4 weeks at a time; float pool scheduler assigns shifts. Night shift may allow block scheduling.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Included in permanent staff rotation
• Call/Standby: None
• Shift Notification: Assignments communicated 2 hours before shift start via text message
• Travel Between Campuses: Approximately 20-25 minutes travel time
• Dress Code: Solid color professional scrubs; transitioning to navy scrubs per upcoming guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current RN license for Arizona
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
  • Minimum 1 year experience in PCU setting
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required
• Exams: Must pass dysrhythmia exam with at least 80% within two attempts prior to contract start
• Skills: Comfortable managing multiple titratable drips and interpreting cardiac rhythms

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related facilities within the past year.
• Orientation includes an 8-hour general hospital orientation day plus 12-hour shifts on Med Tele and PCU units for training.
• Flexibility is required due to floating between units and campuses.