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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 11, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a 4th floor unit, requiring at least 2 years of experience, night shift availability, and an active AZ or compact RN license.
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Acute care hospital setting on a combined Med/Surg Telemetry unit (4A and 4B) with 48 total beds
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Common patient diagnoses include COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with CNAs on the unit at a 1:10–15 ratio
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Telemetry is monitored remotely by tele techs on another floor; RNs are required to interpret and sign strips at least once per shift
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Diltiazem administered at a set rate; drip titration is not required
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Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and breathing treatments
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Charting is done in Cerner; prior Cerner experience is strongly recommended due to limited orientation time
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12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
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Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
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First to float; floating may include the East Campus and PCU (if qualified)
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No on-call or standby requirements
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Active AZ or compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Experience reading basic telemetry strips required
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Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, as well as CVA and TIA patients required
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A driver's license must be provided for consideration
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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
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license)
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Orientation consists of one 12-hour shift on the unit; Cerner experience is strongly recommended given the limited orientation time
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Self-scheduling is used; schedules are made 4 weeks in advance and are finalized by the unit manager
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Holiday coverage is expected for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, with a requirement to work a combination of 2 days and 1 evening or 2 evenings and 1 day across those holidays
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Navy blue scrubs are required
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RNs must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
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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
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Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
