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Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Telemetry
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Hrmc Jv General Partner

$1,705-2,074/week
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Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Med Surg Tele)
  • Shift: 7 PM
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
  • Weekend Shifts: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
  • Call Requirements: No scheduled on-call; may flex shifts to on-call up to twice during contract
  • Float Requirements: Expected to float to other units including Intermediate Care (IMC) and Emergency Department (ED)

Unit Information

  • Number of Beds: 40
  • Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 6 patients
  • Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
  • Types of Patients:
    • Total joint replacement patients
    • Surgical patients
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
    • Patients with acute on chronic medical conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Alcohol withdrawal
    • Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding (GIB)

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
  • Recent acute care experience with acute care skills
  • Ability to manage a 6:1 patient ratio
  • Certifications:
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preceptor experience
  • Charge nurse experience

Work Environment & Culture

  • Personality Fit: Compassionate, positive, can-do attitude
  • Dress Code: Black scrubs (top and bottom)
  • Unacceptable Attire: Open shoes

Additional Notes

  • The unit uses equipment such as Baxter IV pumps, Posey bed/chair alarms, Omnicell drug dispensing cabinets, and Zoll defibrillators.
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Medhost

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

About Lake Havasu City, AZ

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lake Havasu City, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lake Havasu City's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 105°F, and in winter, average lows are around 42°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lake Havasu City, with options ranging from apartments to vacation homes.
Transportation
  • The city is car-friendly with ample parking and minimal traffic.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include skin cancer due to the sunny climate.
  • Lake Havasu City has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • The city offers a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking.
  • There are also numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as events related to art, music, and sports.
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