Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,070 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Prescott, AZ · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
About the Role
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) in a healthcare setting. This unit specializes in caring for patients with a variety of diagnoses such as CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, GI conditions, diabetics, post-catheterization, and total joint replacements. The role involves interpreting basic telemetry strips, with some experience in managing CVA and TIA patients. The position requires working a 12-hour night shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/21/2026.
Schedule
- Night shifts, 12 hours per shift
- Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Shifts scheduled in 4-week blocks, with self-scheduling subject to managerial approval
- Weekend and holiday shifts required, including two days and two evenings during major holidays (e.g., Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving)
Responsibilities
- Interpret basic telemetry strips
- Sign off on telemetry strips at least once per shift
- Manage care for patients with conditions such as CHF, respiratory issues, GI conditions, diabetics, post-catheterization, and total joint replacements
- Potential floating to East Campus or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) if qualified
- Participate in one on-unit shift orientation
- Adhere to unit dress code: navy blue scrubs
Requirements
- Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- At least 2 years of nursing experience
- Ability to interpret telemetry strips
- Licensure to submit
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience reading telemetry strips
- Prior experience with CVA and TIA patients
- Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting system
- Experience with total joint replacements
- Experience titrating Diltiazem/Cardizem drips
Additional Information
- Unit maintains a 1:10-15 nurse aide ratio
- Utilizes BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatments as needed
- Staffing includes charge nurses and house supervisors
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits