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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele position at an acute care hospital in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active AZ or compact RN licensure.
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Acute care hospital setting on a 48-bed MedSurg/Tele unit (4A and 4B) on the 4th floor
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Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aides available at a 1:10–15 ratio
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Telemetry is monitored remotely by monitor techs on the 3rd floor; RNs are required to interpret and sign strips at least once per shift
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Diltiazem administered at a set rate; RNs are not required to titrate drips
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Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and nebulizer treatments
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Charting system is Cerner (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation)
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12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
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Self-scheduling used with manager final approval on a 4-week schedule
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Every other weekend (EOW) required
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Travelers are designated first to float, with possible float to 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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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
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Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips required
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Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA required
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Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
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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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RNs must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
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RNs will be given a pass/fail competency test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
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Orientation consists of 1 shift (12 hours) on the unit
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Holiday coverage expectations include working a combination of day and evening shifts across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; a driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
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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 employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
