Travel Float Pool RN (ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU)

Company: American Traveler
Location: Prescott
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/06/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Apr 6, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Float Pool RN for a 13-week night shift contract in an acute care setting, requiring ICU experience and the ability to float across ICU, Med/Surg Tele, and PCU units on both campuses. Details - Float Pool position covering ICU, Med/Surg Tele, and PCU units across two campuses, including inpatients holding in the ED - West Campus Med/Tele unit has 95 beds divided into 4 areas; West PCU Stepdown has 14 rooms (double occupancy) with an average census of 20; Med/Surg is organized into 10-room pods (double occupancy) - East Campus is a smaller, similar setup with ICU and stepdown patients in a 10-bed double-occupancy unit - Patient population includes geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedural cardiac patients, post-MI, post-cardiac cath, and CABG post-op day 3–4 - Nurse-to-patient ratios: PCU 1:4; Med/Surg Tele 1:5–6 - RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin - Respiratory equipment includes CPAP/BiPAP in Med/Surg at night; BiPAP, CPAP, and Heated High Flow in PCU - Telemetry monitoring is present in stepdown; monitor techs cover PCU and Med/Surg Tele; RNs must be able to interpret cardiac rhythm strips - Charting is performed in Cerner - 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a), every other weekend required - Travelers are first to float and must be flexible with scheduling; unit assignments are communicated by text message approximately 2 hours prior to shift start - The two campuses are approximately 20–25 minutes apart - Standby/on-call may be assigned for shifts with excessive staffing; travelers may be called in at any point during the 12-hour standby period - Travelers will be included in the permanent staff holiday rotation Requirements - Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted - Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year in an ICU setting - Proficiency titrating drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin - Ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips required - Cerner EMR experience preferred - Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as indicated on driver's license) - Candidates must not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered) - Driver's license required for consideration - Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Additional Information - Responsibilities include caring for ICU, stepdown, and Med/Surg Tele patients across both campuses, including post-cardiac procedure care, groin site management, drip titration, and respiratory support - Each unit has a charge nurse who does not take a patient assignment; nurse aides are utilized across all settings - Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam with a score of at least 80% prior to contract confirmation; two attempts are allowed - A pass/fail sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation - Failing either the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique test on the second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status for CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento, CA region - Orientation consists of an 8-hour general hospital orientation day, a 12-hour shift at West Med/Tele, and a 12-hour shift at West PCU - Schedule is published 6 weeks out in 4-week blocks; night shift will attempt to accommodate block scheduling requests - Solid color professional scrubs are currently required; navy scrubs per Dignity guidelines will be required starting in October - Local candidates are accepted for this position American Traveler Job ID P-681351. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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