American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/16/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg, Tele, and PCU Float Pool position requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Work in the acute care setting as part of the Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool
• Float coverage includes MedSurg, Tele, and PCU units across both the East and West campuses, with potential to care for inpatients holding in the ED
• Care settings include stepdown and med/surg pods with double occupancy; West campus has a 14-bed stepdown and 95-bed Med/Surg Tele divided into 4 areas
• Patient population includes geriatric, orthopedic, post-cardiac procedure, and stepdown cardiac patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: PCU 1:4, Med/Surg Tele 1:5-6
• Night shift 12-hour assignments (7p-7a) with every other weekend required
• First to float policy for travelers; floating may occur between campuses (20-25 minutes apart)
• Schedule is created by staffing office and published 6 weeks out for 4 weeks at a time
• No call or standby required
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience preferred
• Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin drip titration required
• CPAP/BiPAP and heated high flow therapy used in PCU; CPAP/BiPAP at night in Med/Surg
• Monitor techs support Tele and PCU; nurses must interpret rhythms
• Primary duties include managing patient care across Med/Surg, Tele, and PCU units, including drip titration and rhythm monitoring
• Will receive unit-specific orientation: 8-hour general hospital orientation, plus 12-hour shifts each for West MedTele and PCU; East campus orientation is similar
• Solid color professional scrubs required; will transition to navy scrubs per policy
• Holiday coverage is part of staff rotation, including Christmas
• Communication about unit assignments provided via text message approximately 2 hours before shift start
• Nurse aides are utilized throughout all settings to support care
• First time travelers are considered for this role

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending license not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in a PCU setting
• Experience titrating cardiac and critical drips as listed
• Successful completion of dysrhythmia exam (minimum score 80%) prior to contract signing; max 2 attempts allowed
• Ability to interpret ECG/telemetry strips required
• Comfort managing complex cardiac and post-procedure patients
• Two professional references: one from a supervisor within last 12 months, another from supervisor or peer within last 3 years
• Must not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit facility within the past year
• 50-mile permanent residence radius requirement

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-638164. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

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