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Registered nurse

Alaga Healthcare Group

Yavapai County, AZ

Eligibility
RN
Unit
ICU

Posted Jul 24

What the listing says

Role

Term
Travel
Practice
Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Below most AZ travel postings

AZ travel postings that state pay run $45/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $51/hr to $61/hr, across 117 postings.

Overtime
$36/hr

About this role

*Job Summary*

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing care across various clinical settings, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, comfort, and well-being. Your expertise will support diverse patient populations, from acute care to long-term and community-based services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values your skills and commitment.

*Duties*

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  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to inform care plans.
  • Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and medication management.
  • Perform specialized procedures such as suturing, catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile processing to support patient recovery and comfort.
  • Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for precise documentation of patient care activities.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge plans, manage case documentation, and ensure seamless transitions of care across settings such as hospital, outpatient clinics, or home care.
  • Provide triage services by assessing urgent patient needs and prioritizing interventions in emergency room or urgent care environments.
  • Support infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

*Skills*

  • Proven experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, neonatal, behavioral health, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding, and laboratory procedures.
  • Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for efficient medical documentation and record management.
  • Skilled in critical care practices including ICU experience, trauma medicine (Level I & II Trauma Center experience), cardiac catheterization, ventilator management, and acute pain management.
  • Expertise in specialized areas such as hospice & palliative medicine, infectious disease care, dialysis procedures, ostomy care, neurovascular assessments (CT scans), and long-term care environments like nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
  • Ability to perform complex procedures such as venipuncture (phlebotomy), IV insertion/infusion therapy, tube feeding management, and catheter care with precision.
  • Excellent communication skills for patient education on health coaching topics including medication administration and discharge planning while adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. This paid position offers a rewarding career path in a vibrant healthcare setting dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.

Competitive pay

Pay: $36.00 - $55.56 per hour

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Athenahealth
  • Experience working with individuals requiring tube feeding
  • Background check
  • Vascular access
  • Record keeping
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  • Pain medicine
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Assisted living facility experience

Place

City
Yavapai County, AZ
State price level
1% above the national average

Arizona index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

How this role fits you

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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