Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Show Low, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Show Low, 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 – IMC / PCU / Stepdown

Location

Show Low, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts | 36-hour weekly guarantee with up to 3 cancellations | Every other weekend required (Fri & Sat nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Telemetry unit with 6 PCU-capable private rooms, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (Tele) and 1:3 (PCU/Stepdown)
• Monitor and validate telemetry interpretations using Philips monitoring systems, documenting every 4 hours or more frequently as clinically indicated
• Administer and manage IV drip medications including Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including AMI, Stroke/TIA, pneumonia, renal/dialysis, AFib with RVR, SIRS, and diabetes mellitus
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including hospitalists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, charge nurses, HUCs, tele techs, and PCTs available 24/7
• Float to other medical-surgical units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Telemetry setting
• Experience in a MedSurg acute care setting
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend per unit requirements
• Competency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation validation, and IV drip medication administration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3 or more years of Telemetry or PCU/Stepdown nursing experience
• Prior experience with PCU-level patients including high-flow oxygen management
• Familiarity with Philips telemetry monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit environment with 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and a dedicated charge nurse taking minimal to no patients
• Structured 2–3 day preceptor orientation to set you up for success from day one