Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Med/Surg - $2,400 to $2,500 per week in Prescott Valley, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatric Med/Surg
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,400 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

RN – MedSurg/Telemetry & Pediatrics (Mixed Unit) | Travel Contract

Location: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314-2245

Pay: $2,500/week

Shift: 12-hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Schedule: Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Radius Rule: 50 miles

Position Overview

We are seeking a strong Registered Nurse (RN) to work in a mixed MedSurg/Telemetry & Pediatrics unit . This role requires flexibility to care for both adult and pediatric patients , with floating based on census needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (AZ or Compact) – Required
• BLS, ACLS & PALS – Required
• Experience working with pediatric and adult patients – Required
• Must pass Dysrhythmia Exam (2 attempts allowed prior to contract signing)

Unit Details

• 10-bed mixed unit (Pediatrics + MST)
• Patient Ratios:
  • Pediatrics: 1:3–4
  • Adult MST/Telemetry: 1:5
• Charge RN oversees ~50 inpatient beds (MST, PEDS, MCU)

Patient Population

• Adult Surgical Cases:
  • Total hip/knee replacements
  • Small bowel resection
  • Hysterectomy, exploratory lap
• Adult Medical Cases:
  • MRSA, C-diff
  • COPD, pneumonia, COVID
  • Chest pain (telemetry patients)
• Pediatrics (MedSurg Level):
  • RSV, influenza, COVID
  • Seizures (chronic)
  • Dehydration, appendectomy, FTT
  • No vents/trachs/feeding tubes (stabilize & transfer if needed)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for both adult and pediatric patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms
• Assist in stabilizing higher-acuity patients for transfer
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Float to other units based on census needs

Equipment & Support

• Remote Monitor Techs available
• RNs responsible for tele strip interpretation
• Pediatric bedside monitors
• RT Support: High-flow oxygen, BiPAP (stable chronic patients)

Staffing & Support

• Nurse Aides (NA): Typically 10 patients per NA
• If no NA: RN assumes reduced patient load with primary care responsibilities

Scheduling & Requirements

• 12-hour shifts (0700–1930 / 1900–0730)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating holidays
• Standby: Possible during low census (rotational)

Floating Requirements

• Float to:
  • MST / MCU units (adult care)
  • Birthing unit (mom-baby couplets)
• May float to L&D only if experienced
• Will not float to West Campus

Orientation & Dress Code

• Orientation: Hospital + unit-specific (based on experience)
• Scrub Color: Navy

Additional Notes

• First to Float
• Ideal candidate is highly adaptable and clinically strong , as core staff may include newer nurses

Requirements

ACLS, BLS Certification, PALS