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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• 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 Telemetry unit night shift, requiring an AZ or compact RN license and proficiency with basic telemetry strips.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute care hospital on a 48-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving surgical, neuro, and telemetry patients
• Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, telemetry, TIA, CVA, general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical cases
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling used pending final manager approval
• May float to East Campus and PCU if qualified
• Uses Cerner EMR, with experience recommended
• No on-call or standby requirements
• RNs are responsible for interpreting and signing telemetry strips at least once per shift
• Unit equipment includes Bipap, Cpap, high flow oxygen, and administration of set-rate drips such as diltiazem
• Charge nurses do not take patient assignments; nurse aides available at a ratio of 1:10-15
• Unit-specific orientation consists of one shift
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam and a sterile technique test on orientation day
• Failure to pass clinical testing on a second attempt results in disqualification for six months
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving (specific day/evening combinations)
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Travelers may not have been employed by any CommonSpirit (including CHI/Dignity) facility within the last year
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility for eligibility

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license must be in hand at the time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (no pending certs accepted)
• Ability to read and interpret basic telemetry strips is required
• Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA is required
• Experience with Cerner EMR is recommended due to limited orientation
• Must provide a copy of a valid driver's license for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months, one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

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-633765. 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 Tele

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