Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Yuma, AZ
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

Department: Med Surg | Tele
Radius Rule: 100 miles

Start dates are not flexible.

SUBMISSION PROFILE REQUIREMENTS - Must be in the profile or cannot move forward with submittal.
• Start Date – Must match the next available start date, include in attached profile/resume
• EPIC experience required. Ensure it is accurate (there have been inconsistencies on the resume versus the cover page)
> EMR listed on each work assignment.
• Time Off- Ensure dates make sense for the required start date and are 5 days or less.
> Include within the attached profile/resume. All RTO needs to be in at time of submission.
• Resume- Ensure resume information is accurate (there’s been an increase in inaccurate information sent).
> MUST INCLUDE: detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, and trauma level (if applicable) for each hospital.
> Explain any employment gaps upon submission and include in attached profile/resume.
• Certifications- Make sure certs are accurate and up to date.
• License- Active and in hand - AZ or Compact- Ensure it's accurate

NURSE PATIENT RATIOS: DAYS | 1:5-6 NIGHTS | 1:6

• # of Beds: 90- double occupancy beds.
• Required certifications: BLS. Preferred: ACLS.
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Mostly medical- Pneumonia, COPD, Radiation pts, AKI, occasional lap chole, appy, etc.
• Experience: 2 years as RN, 1 year specialty.
• Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Heparin & lasix gtt-non titrated.
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge- sometimes free but can take assignment if needed.
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: PCA. 8-12 per person.
• RT Equipment: Bipap, stable trach.
• Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Tele on this unit, Travelers don't need to read tele, there is a dedicated monitor tech.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45-7:15am/pm.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other.
• Holiday Requirement: Typically 2/3 holidays.
• Is there Call or a Standby requirement: Low Census On Call.
• Floating Requirements: MedSurg, stable low acuity in ICU, RDU and Foothills clinic RDU
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: One NEO, one clinical ed/EPIC, one day floor.