MS/Tele RN
Gig Harbor, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a WA or compact license and telemetry experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Tele unit on the 3rd floor with 96 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:4-6 with nurse aide support at 1:8-16
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, pneumonia, general surgical, stroke, and cardiac cases
• All beds are telemetry capable, with monitor techs tracking strips that RNs validate, read, and document
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including Heparin
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available on all shifts
• 12-hour shifts, days 7a-7p
• Weekend requirement based on unit needs
• Floating required within scope for all RNs
• No call or standby requirement, as needed per census
• Uses EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Comfortable titrating drips such as Heparin
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit, including drip titration and telemetry monitoring
• Unit-specific orientation coordinated with onboarding process over 3 shifts
• Dress code requires navy scrub top and bottom
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment