Travel Med Surg/Tele RN - $1,823 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Wickenburg, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required; holiday coverage expected based on unit need

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 19-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–5
• Manage a patient population that includes A-fib with rapid ventricular response, respiratory distress, urosepsis, weakness, and post-surgical recoveries (total hips, knees, hernia repairs); no pediatric patients
• Administer and monitor set-rate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin; titration is not required — set rate only
• Verify telemetry readings in coordination with remote central monitoring; RNs verify monitor readings three times per shift
• Collaborate with charge nurse, nurse aides, and unit secretary to support unit operations; potential to serve in a charge nurse role depending on experience and staffing needs
• Participate in a 1–2 shift preceptored orientation upon arrival to the unit

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Arizona or compact state eligibility
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Surgical or Telemetry RN experience
• First-time travelers will be considered

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin) strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience a plus

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit environment with charge nurse coverage on all shifts and a collaborative care team including nurse aides and unit secretarial support
• Scheduling flexibility considered — management works with travelers to establish a workable schedule within unit needs

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #788793. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others