Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,110 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry position requiring 2 years of experience and an AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 49-bed Telemetry Medical/Surgical unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10-15
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COVID, respiratory conditions, GI issues, diabetes, telemetry monitoring, post-cath, and total joint replacement patients
• Uses Cerner EMR
• RNs required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift
• Dedicated tele/monitor techs available on the unit
• RNs are not required to titrate drips, though set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are used
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p) with self-scheduling finalized by the manager on a 4-week cycle
• Every other weekend required, with 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required, potentially to East Campus and PCU if qualified
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips required
• Some experience with CVA and TIA preferred
• Total joint replacement experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience recommended due to limited orientation time
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide medical/surgical and telemetry nursing care to a diverse patient population
• Support from both Charge Nurses and House Supervisors on the unit
• Navy blue scrub color required per dress code
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, typically working 2 days and an evening or 2 evenings and a day
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver's license address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts per contract, or 3 shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks

American Traveler Job ID #P-741599. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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