Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Yuma, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Yuma, AZ
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Yuma, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM | Every other weekend required | Approximately 2–3 holidays expected per contract period

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 90-bed Med Surg / Telemetry unit with a night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, managing primarily medical diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, AKI, and radiation patients
• Administer and monitor non-titrated drip infusions including Heparin and Lasix
• Review and sign off on telemetry strips printed by the dedicated monitor tech, verifying accuracy and identifying rhythm changes
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment including BiPAP and stable trach patients
• Collaborate with PCAs (8–12 patients per PCA) and a Charge Nurse who may take assignment as needed
• Float as required to MedSurg, stable low-acuity ICU, RDU, and Foothills clinic RDU

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and at least 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry specialty experience
• Recent Trauma Level I or II hospital experience required
• BLS certification required
• Recent and proficient Epic EMR experience required
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• No blocked scheduling requests; RTO requests limited to no more than 5 days

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience interpreting telemetry rhythms and working alongside dedicated monitor technicians
• Familiarity with low-acuity ICU environments for float coverage purposes

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with dedicated telemetry monitor techs, PCA support, and structured orientation including NEO, clinical education, Epic training, and floor orientation
• Opportunity to gain experience in a high-volume acute care setting managing a diverse medical patient population