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: ASAP
• 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 Float Pool night shift position requiring ICU skills and a current AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting across ICU, Med/Surg, Telemetry, and PCU units as part of the float pool
• Includes coverage at both West and East campuses, with inpatient holding in the ED as needed
• Patient population includes geriatric, orthopedic, post-cardiac, and post-procedural patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for PCU and 1:5-6 for Med/Surg Telemetry
• Manage titratable drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Ventilator and respiratory equipment experience needed, including CPAP, BiPAP, and Heated High Flow
• Requires night shifts (12 hours, 7p-7a) with every other weekend and first-to-float status
• On standby call may be required for occasional excess staffing
• Notification of unit assignment occurs two hours before shift start via text message
• EMR system used is Cerner
• Responsibilities include titration of complex drips, cardiac monitoring, and post-procedural care
• Each unit will have a charge nurse on duty (non-assigned), and nurse aides are available in all settings
• Orientation consists of 8 hours general hospital introduction plus unit-specific 12-hour shifts
• Candidates will rotate holidays with permanent staff
• Professional dress code of solid color scrubs required, transitioning to navy as per guidelines
• Travelers will be considered first to float as needed between units and campuses
• Monitor techs available for support in PCU and Med/Surg Telemetry
• First time travelers will be considered for this position
• References required: one supervisor from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the past three years

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience with at least 1 year in an ICU setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips and provide care for complex cardiac and post-procedural patients
• Competency in managing high-acuity drips and ventilator support equipment
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract acceptance (minimum passing score 80%)
• Residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year

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-637525. 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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