Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler, LLC.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

CEUs

Per diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Tele/PCU Float Pool position in Arizona. Requires at least 1 year PCU experience and AZ or Compact RN licensure.

The role involves floating across MedSurg Tele and PCU, interpreting telemetry, titrating multiple drips, and working 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a driver’s license and two professional references.

Qualifications

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Float across MedSurg Tele and PCU units on multiple campuses.
• Titrate drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Insulin).
• Interpret telemetry strips for patient care.
• Handle 12-hour shift rotations with weekend requirements.

Skills

AZ license

Compact license

RN

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry interpretation

Dysrhythmia exam

Drip titration

Driver's license

References management

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Tele/PCU Float Pool position requiring at least 1 year of PCU experience and AZ or Compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification required, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Must be comfortable managing titratable and set-rate drips
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Responsibilities

• Float across MedSurg Tele and PCU units on both East and West campuses, including inpatients holding in the ED
• Acute care stepdown setting with patient populations including geriatric, orthopedic, and post-procedural cardiac patients (post-MI, post-cardiac cath, post-CABG day 3-4)
• Nurse to patient ratios are 1:4 in PCU and 1:5-6 in MedSurg Tele
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Monitor techs are used in PCU and MedSurg Tele, but nurses must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Charge nurses do not take patient assignments
• Utilizes nurse aids across all unit settings
• Uses CPAP, BiPAP, and Heated High Flow respiratory equipment
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am rotation, days shift designation
• Every other weekend required
• No call or standby requirements
• Shift assignments communicated via text message 2 hours prior to shift start
• Schedule published 6 weeks out in 4-week blocks, requiring scheduling flexibility
• Travel time between campuses is approximately 20-25 minutes
• Provide direct patient care across MedSurg Tele and PCU units, including managing titratable drips and interpreting telemetry strips
• Unit/department orientation includes an 8-hour general hospital orientation day plus a 12-hour shift at West MedTele and a 12-hour shift at PCU at West
• Pass/fail sterile technique testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes administered on first day of orientation
• Failure of dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test after two attempts results in do-not-use status for 6 months across CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento facilities
• Holiday coverage required as part of permanent staff rotation
• Dress code is currently solid color professional scrubs, transitioning to navy scrubs to align with Dignity guidelines
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments

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

Job ID: P-770653

Open Positions: 1