Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Havasu Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period
Call Requirements: None scheduled; possible shift flex to on-call up to twice during contract
Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
Patient Ratio: 1:6
Unit Beds: 40

Job Description

• Work on a Joint Commission Accredited community hospital and regional referral center with Level 3 Trauma designation and Certified Chest Pain Center.
• Patient types include total joint, surgical, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute on chronic conditions (CHF, CKD), alcohol withdrawal, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), and gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB).
• Floating to other units such as Intermediate Care (IMC) and Emergency Department (ED) is expected.
• Orientation is provided weekly.
• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts can be considered but are not guaranteed.
• Dress code requires black scrubs (top and bottom); open shoes are not allowed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Acute care experience
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a preceptor or charge nurse is a plus.

Equipment & Systems

• IV pumps: Baxter
• Bed/chair alarms: Posey
• Drug dispensing cabinet: Omnicel
• Defibrillators: Zoll
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost

Location Highlights

• Scenic area with mountain ranges and lake views.
• Close proximity to major cities and attractions:

  • Las Vegas (~2.5 hours)
  • Phoenix (~3.25 hours)
  • Grand Canyon (~3.5 hours)
  • Los Angeles or San Diego (~5 hours)

This position offers a dynamic acute care environment with a focus on telemetry patients and opportunities to float to other critical care areas.