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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,
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
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Worksite address
prescott valley, AZ, 86314, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.