Med/Surg Telemetry RN - PCU Float
Prescott, Arizona
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
$1,907-2,260/weekJackson Nurse Professionals 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 (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Job Summary
Seeking travel RNs for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with PCU float responsibilities. The unit cares for patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, GI problems, diabetes, post-cath care, and total joint replacements. RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once per shift.
Unit Details
- Unit: Telemetry – Cardiac/Medical, 3rd Floor
- Beds: 49
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:10-15
- Common equipment: BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments
- Drip management: Set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips (RNs do not titrate drips)
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner experience recommended
- Orientation: 1 shift on unit
- Floating: May float to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
- Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
Scheduling & Requirements
- Schedule made in 4-week blocks with self-scheduling (finalized by manager)
- Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
- Holiday requirement: Work 2 days and an evening or 2 evenings and a day during Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving
- No call or standby required
Required Certifications & Exams
- Current state RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Must pass dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing (failure results in 6-month disqualification)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years recent Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience
- Minimum 1 year PCU experience
- Experience reading basic telemetry strips, including some exposure to CVA and TIA patients
- Experience with total joint replacement patients preferred
Additional Notes
- Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with the specified health system within a 50-mile radius.
- Charge Nurse and House Supervisor available on unit
This position offers a unique travel opportunity for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with PCU skills.
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 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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