Travel RN Med Surg Telemetry

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Medical Telemetry/PCU position requiring at least 1 year of Med Surg experience and the ability to read telemetry strips.

• Acute care Med Surg 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, suicide attempt, substance withdrawal, COPD, pneumonia, COVID)
• Telemetry patients include those with chest pain
• Cares for stable CPAP/BiPAP patients
• Remote Monitor Techs are available, but RNs must be able to read their own telemetry strips
• Nursing assistants typically carry 10-15 patients; if unavailable, RN takes 3 patients and provides primary care
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds across MST, Peds, and the Acuity Adaptable MCU unit
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts,
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights)
• 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 Med Surg Tele
• No drip titration required

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required, active at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, active and in hand
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Must be willing to precept nursing students
• Must be willing to care for both MST and PCU patients

• Provide direct patient care across a combined Med Surg Telemetry/PCU population with a mix of surgical and medical diagnoses
• May be asked to precept nursing students during the assignment
• Required to pass a sterile technique pass/fail test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) on the first day of orientation
• Failing the dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test twice results in a 6-month ineligibility period with this health system in AZ and Sacramento, CA
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any facility associated with this health system within the past year
• Candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license address
• Scrubs of any color accepted except camouflage
• Attends hospital-wide orientation plus unit orientation based on experience level

American Traveler Job  #P-769359. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Telemetry

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.