What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of experience, night shift availability, and an active AZ or Compact RN license.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit (4th Floor, encompassing two units: 4A and 4B with 48 beds total)
- Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at a 1:10–15 ratio
- Telemetry is monitored remotely by monitor techs on the 3rd floor; RNs are required to interpret and sign strips at least once per shift
- Diltiazem administered at a set rate; drip titration is not required
- Equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and nebulizer breathing treatments
- Charting via Cerner (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation time)
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Schedules are made 4 weeks out using self-scheduling, finalized by the unit manager
- Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
- First to float; floating may occur to the East Campus and potentially PCU if qualified
- No on-call or standby requirement
Requirements
- Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips required
- Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA required
- Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
- A driver's license is required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license)
Additional Information
- RNs perform telemetry strip interpretation and sign off on readings at least once per shift
- Charge nurses do not take a patient assignment; house supervisor support is also available
- Unit orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit (approximately 12 hours); Cerner experience is strongly recommended given the limited orientation time
- Holiday coverage is expected for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day — travelers are expected to work a combination of 2 days and 1 evening or 2 evenings and 1 day across those holidays
- Navy blue scrubs are required
- RNs must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
- A pass/fail skills test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
- Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered