Manage patients with common diagnoses including CHF, respiratory conditions, GI issues, diabetes, CVA/TIA, post-cath, and total joint replacement. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 49-bed Cardiac/Medical Telemetry unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Prescott, AZ
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Prescott, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 7p–7a | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 49-bed Cardiac/Medical Telemetry unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
Monitor and interpret telemetry strips; RNs are required to read and sign strips at least once per shift
Manage patients with common diagnoses including CHF, respiratory conditions, GI issues, diabetes, CVA/TIA, post-cath, and total joint replacement
Administer and manage set-rate drips (e.g., Diltiazem/Cardizem); titration of drips is not required
Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and administer breathing treatments
Float to additional campus locations as needed; PCU float may apply if qualified
Required Qualifications
Active RN license
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Must not have been employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) with any associated health system facilities within the past year
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips
Experience with CVA and TIA patient populations
Total joint replacement nursing experience
Familiarity with Cerner EMR (strongly recommended due to limited unit orientation)
Why Join Us
Work on a structured unit with both a Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support, plus Nurse Aide assistance
Self-scheduling model offered within a 4-week scheduling framework for added flexibility