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: 01/13/2026
• 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 night position requiring an active AZ or compact license and strong telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute hospital setting on the Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (3rd Floor) with a 49-bed capacity
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, post-cath, total joint replacement, and telemetry patients
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5
• RNs are required to interpret and document telemetry strips at least once per shift
• Equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, and capability for breathing treatments
• Uses Cerner EMR; prior experience recommended due to limited orientation
• Night shifts are 12 hours (7pm-7am) with self-scheduling and a requirement to work every other weekend
• Floating to East Campus and possibly PCU may be required if qualified
• No call or on-call responsibilities
• Responsibilities include caring for patients with complex medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions and accurately interpreting telemetry
• Team support includes Nurse Aides (1:10-15 ratio), Charge Nurse, and House Supervisor on site
• Orientation consists of one shift; strong previous experience is necessary
• Required to wear navy blue scrubs
• Must work a combination of days and eves during major holidays such as Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, as scheduled
• First time travelers will be considered
• RNs who do not pass the dysrhythmia exam within two attempts will be ineligible to work with this organization in AZ or Sacramento for six months

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license at time of application; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum two years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips, with exposure to CVA, TIA, and total joint replacement patients
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Cerner experience highly recommended
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past three years
• Copy of valid driver’s license required for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• May not have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities in 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-648514. 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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