TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Prescott, Arizona, 86301!
Job Title: RN II - Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Nights
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
- Experience reading basic telemetry strips
- Some experience with CVA and TIA
- Total joint replacement experience
- Cerner experience recommended
Description:
Unit consists of 49 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5.
Clinicians must take and pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing.
Failure to score 80% or higher in two attempts results in a six-month Do Not Utilize status.
The unit caters to patients with common diagnoses such as CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, GI disorders, diabetes, telemetry needs, post-cath care, and total joint replacements.
Registered Nurses are responsible for interpreting telemetry strips and must document at least once each shift.
Charge Nurses and House Supervisors are available on the unit.
Ratios for Nurse Aides are 1:10-15.
Medical equipment in use includes BiPap, CPAP, and options for breathing treatments.
Shifts are scheduled for seven consecutive hours from 7 PM to 7 AM.
Self-scheduling is utilized but subject to manager approval for balance.
Weekend requirements include working two weekends within a four-week schedule.
For holidays such as Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, a preference for two holiday days plus an evening shift or two evenings plus one holiday day is appreciated.
Floating to other units may occur, contingent on qualifications.
The dress code specifies navy blue scrubs.
There is a cancellation policy for four shifts per contract, reduced to three for contracts under 13 weeks.
Charting is performed using the Cerner system.