ED Observation Telemetry RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an ED Observation/Telemetry unit requiring 2+ years of experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care ED Observation unit with 8-16 trauma bays/beds
• Patient population consists of Med/Surg Telemetry boarding patients awaiting inpatient room placement
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• RNs monitor their own telemetry strips
• Night shift schedule from 7p-730a
• Every other weekend requirement
• Standby call requirement
• Primary assignment to one facility with floating required throughout the region's hospital network when needed
• First to float among staff
• EPIC EMR used

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Manage ED observation patients, including lab draws and oxygen/SVN respiratory treatments
• In-house security, transporters, and charge nurse/house supervisor support available
• Navy blue scrub color dress code
• One day unit/department specific orientation
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable