Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - Night Shift, Float

American Traveler, LLC.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance – Day 1 coverage

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Per diem and subsidies

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona. The position is a 13-week assignment on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit with 36 hours per week and 12-hour night shifts.

The role requires active Arizona or compact RN license, 2+ years Med/Surg Telemetry, ACLS/BLS certifications, and telemetry interpretation skills. Cerner EMR experience is preferred. Compensation listed as $2,164 per week, with additional benefits and per diem.

Qualifications

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• Minimum two years of recent RN experience in Med/Surg Telemetry.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing.
• Ability to interpret tele strips and document at least once per shift.
• Cerner experience preferred due to limited orientation.
• Cannot have been directly employed (FT, PT, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year.
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility."
• Driver's license required for verification.
• Requires two professional references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute hospital setting on a 49-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit.
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, post-cath, total joint replacement, and telemetry cases.
• Patient ratio is 1:5 with nurse aides at 1:10-15.
• Requires reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips and caring for some CVA and TIA patients.
• Use of BiPAP, CPAP, and standard telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Cerner EMR is used on the unit.
• Shift is 12-hour nights with self-scheduling finalized by management.
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving (combination of days/eves).
• First to float and may float to East Campus or PCU if qualified.
• No on-call requirements.
• Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care to a diverse Med/Surg Telemetry population and performing basic and advanced patient assessments.
• RNs are required to interpret telemetry monitor strips and sign documentation once per shift.
• No titratable drips required except administration of Cardizem at a set rate.
• Team support includes charge nurse, house supervisor, and nurse aides on unit.
• One shift of orientation provided before starting patient care duties.
• Navy blue scrubs are required.
• RNs will be tested on sterile technique for Foley catheter and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation.
• Failure of required exams results in disqualification from assignment for 6 months.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

ACLS

BLS

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Education

Active RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona. The position is a 13-week assignment on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit with 36 hours per week and 12-hour night shifts.

The role requires active Arizona or compact RN license, 2+ years Med/Surg Telemetry, ACLS/BLS certifications, and telemetry interpretation skills. Cerner EMR experience is preferred. Compensation listed as $2,164 per week, with additional benefits and per diem.