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 with an active AZ or compact license for a Med/Surg Telemetry night shift position, requiring ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is on the 4th floor MedSurg/Telemetry unit in an acute care hospital
• Unit has 48 beds divided between surgical and neuro patient populations
• Patient ratios are 1:5
• Common patients include those with COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, telemetry, TIA, CVA, general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical needs
• Unit uses Cerner as the EMR
• Telemetry is monitored remotely with techs; RNs interpret and sign tele strips at least once per shift
• Uses equipment such as Bipap, Cpap, high-flow oxygen, and provides some breathing treatments
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• Floating may be required to East Campus or PCU if qualified
• No call or on-call responsibilities
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Unit support includes nurse aides with a typical 1:10-15 ratio and both charge nurse and house supervisor support
• No titration of drips required; diltiazem drips are administered at set rates
• Team-based approach with charge nurses not taking patient assignments
• One day of unit-specific orientation provided
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia exam and sterile technique testing prior to beginning assignment
• Holiday coverage required for major holidays, with specific shift expectations for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility for candidates from AZ, NV, NE, IA, and MN

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent relevant RN experience
• Experience with reading basic tele strips and working with general and orthopedic surgical, TIA, and CVA patients is required
• Cerner EMR experience is recommended due to only one day of orientation
• Must provide copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one supervisor or peer from the past 3 years
• Candidates must not have worked directly for facilities associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI/Dignity) 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-634940. 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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