Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Silverdale, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a WA or compact RN license and minimum two years of recent Med/Surg and Telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on the 7th floor Med/Surg Telemetry unit in an acute care hospital setting
• 32-bed unit with patient ratios of 4:1 or 5:1
• Primarily serves medical/surgical overflow patients, with telemetry monitoring required
• Shift is nights from 1900-0730 with self-scheduling and every other weekend required
• Uses Epic EMR system
• RNs are required to titrate drips including insulin and pain medications
• RN must validate telemetry strips; centralized telemetry is in use
• Nurse aides are present on the unit with average aide ratios of 8:1 or 10:1
• Bipap and high flow equipment are utilized
• Floating to other units may be required
• Possible standby as needed, but no required on-call
• Professional, clean attire is required; scrubs may be worn but jeans are not permitted
• Must work one winter and one summer holiday during the contract
• Responsibilities include titrating commonly used drips and validating telemetry strips
• Highly functioning, supportive, and family-oriented team environment
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available on the unit
• Travelers may not take requested time off during the first week of the assignment
• Travelers who were employed directly by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year are not eligible
• Unit-specific orientation will be provided prior to starting regular shifts
• First time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license must be in hand at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS and Telemetry certifications are required
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg and Telemetry nursing experience required
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts