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, 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with a focus on Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool assignments.
• Unit has 49 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5.
• Common patient diagnoses include congestive heart failure (CHF), COVID-19, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetes, telemetry monitoring, post-catheterization care, and total joint replacement.
• RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once per shift.
• No RN drip titration required; set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are used.
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments.
• Floating to East Campus and possibly PCU is required if qualified.
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit.
• Self-scheduling is used with manager final approval.
• 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 Certifications & Licenses

• Current state RN license.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips.
• Some experience with cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients.
• Experience with total joint replacement patients is preferred.
• Cerner electronic health record experience is recommended due to limited orientation time.

Additional Information

• No call or standby requirements.
• Nurse aides are present on the unit with a ratio of 1 aide per 10-15 patients.
• Candidates 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 a 50-mile radius.
• The unit is supervised by both a charge nurse and house supervisor.

Summary

This is a travel RN opportunity for experienced Medical/Surgical Telemetry nurses with PCU experience, requiring strong telemetry interpretation skills and certifications in ACLS and BLS. The role involves night shifts with floating responsibilities and a focus on cardiac and medical patient care in a telemetry setting.