Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN – PCU Float
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
$1,796-2,257/weekMedPro Healthcare Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Telemetry (PCU Float Pool)
Location: Prescott, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Job Summary
Seeking travel RNs for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with PCU float responsibilities. The unit is a 49-bed telemetry/medical floor with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Nurses are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once per shift. The unit cares for patients with CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, GI problems, diabetes, post-cath care, and total joint replacements.
Required Qualifications
- Current Arizona RN license
- Minimum 2 years recent Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience
- Minimum 1 year Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
- Experience reading basic telemetry strips, including some exposure to CVA and TIA patients
- Cerner electronic health record experience recommended
Orientation & Training
- One shift of unit-specific orientation
- Orientation includes exposure to every other week (EOW) and night shifts, with initial float training
Unit Details & Work Environment
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
- Nurse Aide support ratio: 1:10-15
- No requirement for RNs to titrate drips; set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are used
- Respiratory equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
- Floating required: may float to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
- Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
Scheduling & Time Off
- 7am–7pm shifts (12 hours) on nights
- Schedules created 4 weeks in advance with self-scheduling subject to manager approval
- Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
- Holiday coverage expected for Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving with specific shift patterns
Additional Requirements
- Must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with a specific large healthcare system within 50 miles of the job site
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with PCU skills seeking a travel assignment in Arizona.
Facility
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
2 nurses recommend working with Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
Pros
Traveler friendly, good ratios, great scheduling, decent providers, Uses tiger text to communicate with most doctors. Plenty of hiking activities. Close to Sedona, Flagstaff and Phoenix. 5:1 Med/tele and 3:1 PCU.
Cons
Cost of living is High, roughly $2000-2500 for your own private space. Float between East and West Campus, 25 minutes apart, west will likely be where you spend 75% of your shifts so pick your housing accordingly.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 134 beds
About Prescott, AZ
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Prescott, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Prescott is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for many.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable lifestyle for residents.
- In the summer, average highs range from 85°F to 95°F, while average winter lows range from 20°F to 30°F.
- Residents can expect warm summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Prescott, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity as a travel nurse destination.
- Prescott is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Prescott has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count from the surrounding pine forests.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Prescott, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Prescott offers a variety of activities, including exploring historic Victorian-era homes and buildings, visiting Whiskey Row for a taste of the city's history, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking along the shores of Lynx Lake, and experiencing the vibrant arts and culinary scene with galleries, eateries, and music events.
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