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

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital float pool, covering Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Units (PCU) across two campuses
• Float assignments may include inpatient holds in the ED and coverage for both East and West campuses
• Patient population includes geriatric, orthopedic, and post-cardiac procedure patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: PCU 1:4, Med/Surg Tele 1:5-6
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with block scheduling when possible
• Every other weekend required and holiday rotation with permanent staff
• First to float among staff as needed
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Equipment includes Telemetry, CPAP, BiPAP, Heated High Flow Oxygen on PCU, and nurses must be able to interpret cardiac strips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Assist in caring for patients post-MI, post-cardiac cath, and post-CABG (day 3-4)
• Responsible for titrating a variety of cardiac and critical care drips
• Will utilize nurse aides for patient care support
• Each unit is supported by a charge nurse who does not take an assignment
• Must be flexible with scheduling and floating needs across both campuses
• Notification of float location occurs two hours prior to the start of each shift
• Dress code requires solid color professional scrubs; navy scrubs required starting in October
• Orientation includes a general hospital day and individual shifts on both Med/Tele and PCU units
• Holiday coverage is shared with permanent staff

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in a PCU setting
• Must be proficient in titrating IV drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Must provide two professional references (one supervisor from the last 12 months, and one supervisor or peer from the past 3 years)
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• May not have been employed by any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity, 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-646392. 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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