RN: Telemetry

Job Description:

Join a 13-week travel assignment in Yuma as a Registered Nurse supporting a combined Medical-Surgical and Telemetry unit on 12-hour night shifts. You will care for patients with conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, acute kidney injury, and post-surgical needs while monitoring cardiac rhythms and managing non-titrated heparin and Lasix infusions. The assignment includes experience with Epic, telemetry verification, BiPAP, and stable tracheostomy patients. Nurses may float to Medical-Surgical areas, stable low-acuity ICU assignments, RDU, and a clinic RDU. Weekend coverage is every other weekend, with typically two of three holidays required.

Weather:

Yuma typically offers bright sunshine, very dry conditions, warm afternoons, and cooler evenings during this time of year. The comfortable climate is well suited for exploring outdoor attractions and nearby desert landscapes.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local: Explore the Colorado River State Historic Park and learn about the area’s river and desert history.

• Local: Visit the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park for exhibits and views of the surrounding landscape.

• Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, photographing desert scenery, and stargazing at Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.

• Day Trip: Visit Imperial Sand Dunes for scenic drives, expansive dunes, and outdoor recreation.

• Local: Walk along the East Wetlands and enjoy birdwatching beside the Colorado River.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Yuma, Arizona

Shift: 12-hour nights

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks