Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler, LLC.; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical Telemetry/PCU unit in Arizona. The candidate must hold an AZ or Compact RN license and be capable of interpreting telemetry strips and caring for mixed MST and PCU patients.

The role requires BLS/ACLS certification, 1 year of MedSurg experience, and a willingness to precept nursing students. Travel-friendly requirements include a 12-hour shift pattern and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year MedSurg experience; telemetry experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Telemetry/PCU unit with 30 beds.
• Manage patient ratios of 1:5–6.
• Care for surgical and medical patients, including telemetry presentations.
• Read telemetry strips and monitor cardiac rhythms.
• Use Cerner EMR for charting; support telemetry readings.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

AZ Compact RN eligibility

BLS certification

ACLS certification

MedSurg experience

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry strip reading

Precepting nursing students

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Telemetry/PCU unit, requiring a valid AZ or compact RN license and telemetry interpretation skills.

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year MedSurg experience required, telemetry experience preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Must be willing to care for both MST and PCU patients
• Must be willing to precept nursing students
• 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 employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care Medical Surgical Telemetry/PCU unit with 30 beds across three 10-bed pods
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Cares for surgical patients (total hip/knee replacement, small bowel resection, hysterectomy, exploratory lap) and medical patients (MRSA, C-diff, substance withdrawal, COPD, pneumonia, COVID)
• Telemetry patients presenting with chest pain
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Nursing assistants typically cover 10-15 patients; RNs take primary care of 3 patients when no NA is available
• Care for stable CPAP or BiPap patients
• Remote monitor techs support telemetry; RNs must be able to read their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930
• Every other weekend required, Saturday and Sunday for dayshift
• Holiday rotation required to distribute holidays fairly
• May participate in low census standby rotation depending on contract
• Floats to Multi Care Unit, Pediatric unit for adult MST patients, and West Campus MedSurg Tele
• First to float
• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical Telemetry/PCU unit, including reading telemetry strips and caring for adaptable acuity patients
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds spanning MST, Pediatrics, and an Acuity Adaptable MCU unit admitting ICU/PCU/MST patients
• May be asked to precept nursing students as part of unit responsibilities
• Unit and hospital orientation provided based on experience level
• Scrubs of any color permitted except camouflage
• Failing the dysrhythmia exam twice results in a 6-month do-not-use status for CommonSpirit AZ and Sacramento facilities
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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