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, Tele, and PCU Float Pool night shift position requiring an AZ or compact license and strong titration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care float pool covering Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Units (PCU) across two campuses
• Care for geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedural, and cardiac patients including post-MI, post-cath, and CABG post-op
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4 in PCU and 1:5-6 in Med/Surg Tele
• Float coverage may include inpatient holds in the Emergency Department
• Manage patients requiring titratable drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Night shift (12 hours), every other weekend required, first to float when census fluctuates
• Notification of unit assignment is provided two hours prior to shift start via text
• Patient monitoring includes telemetry, with monitor techs supporting PCU and Med/Surg Tele; RNs must interpret strips
• EMR system is Cerner; prior Cerner experience preferred
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Travelers are included in the staff holiday rotation and must wear professional solid color scrubs; navy scrubs required beginning in October
• Orientation includes a general hospital session and additional unit-specific orientation shifts in Med/Tele and PCU
• Support staff includes nurse aides and a designated charge nurse on each unit
• RNs must pass sterile technique tests for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day
• Radius rule requires permanent residence at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health within the past year

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years total RN experience and at least 1 year of recent PCU experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Competence with titrating and managing hemodynamic drips is required
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips independently
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Copy of valid driver’s license required for consideration

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-630904. 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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