Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med Surg/Progressive Care (Stepdown) Unit position requiring telemetry experience, AHA certifications, and availability for 12‑hour night shifts with every other weekend coverage.

• Active AZ RN license or compact RN license required (willingness to obtain accepted)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required; 2 years preferred
• Experience in a Med Surg acute care setting required
• BSN not required

• Acute care hospital setting in a Med Surg/Progressive Care (Stepdown) unit
• 18‑bed telemetry unit with 6 PCU‑capable beds, all private rooms
• Unit may house COVID patients as needed using a mixed unit setup with temporary walls and an air handling system
• RN‑to‑patient ratios: 1:4 for Telemetry and 1:3 for PCU/Stepdown
• Common diagnoses include AMI, Stroke/TIA, Pneumonia, Renal (dialysis), AFib with RVR, SIRS, and DM
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips monitors with a dedicated monitor tech room; RNs are expected to validate monitor tech interpretations and document every 4 hours or more frequently as needed
• Medications administered include Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix
• No ventilator management required; high‑flow O2 used for COVID stepdown patients and home CPAP supported
• 12‑hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Every other weekend required (nights: Friday & Saturday)
• Charting system:
  Allscripts
• May be required to float to other Med Surg units
• Support staff on the unit includes telemetry techs, charge nurses, HUCs, and PCTs
• CNAs split the floor, each covering up to 9 patients
• Charge nurse is available 24/7 and takes 0–2 patients when needed
• Nurse managers conduct rounds but do not provide direct patient care
• Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy are all available in‑house 24/7
• No IV team on site; nurses are expected to manage IV access independently
• Orientation consists of 2–3 days with a preceptor (approximately 8 orientation hours)
• 13‑week contract

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts