Telemetry RN - Med/Surg Tele (Night Shift)

American Traveler, LLC.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit in Prescott, AZ. This role requires 2 years of RN experience, active AZ or compact RN license, BLS and ACLS, and telemetry interpretation proficiency.

Responsibilities include care on a busy Telemetry unit (49 beds), patient ratios, charting in Cerner, and flexible shifts with weekend coverage. Candidates should meet specific licensure and credentialing requirements and be able to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract

Qualifications

• Must hold an active AZ or compact RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips is required.
• CVAs and TIAs experience preferred.
• Total joint replacement experience preferred.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts before contract signing.

Responsibilities

• Acute care Telemetry unit (Medical/Surgical/Tele) with 49 beds.
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10-15.
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COVID, respiratory and GI conditions, diabetes, post-cath, and total joint replacement patients.
• Cerner EMR used; experience recommended due to limited orientation time.
• Night shift, 7pm-7am, 12-hour shifts.
• Schedules built in 4-week blocks with self-scheduling, subject to manager balancing.
• Weekend requirement of 2 weekends per 4-week schedule.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Floating required, including to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified.
• RNs required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift.
• Tele/monitor techs present on the unit.
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatments.
• RNs not required to titrate drips, though set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are administered.
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available.
• Provide direct patient care on a busy telemetry unit including strip interpretation and documentation.
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided.
• Navy blue scrub color required.
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving, typically 2 days and an eve or 2 eves and a day.
• Candidates may not have been directly employed with any CommonSpirit-associated facility within the past year.

Skills

RN license

Telemetry reading

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN experience (2+ yrs)

Education

RN degree (ASN/BSN)

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit in Prescott, AZ. This role requires 2 years of RN experience, active AZ or compact RN license, BLS and ACLS, and telemetry interpretation proficiency.

Responsibilities include care on a busy Telemetry unit (49 beds), patient ratios, charting in Cerner, and flexible shifts with weekend coverage. Candidates should meet specific licensure and credentialing requirements and be able to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract