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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an ED Observation/Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the ED Observation unit of an acute care hospital, caring for boarding patients awaiting inpatient room placement
• Unit type is Telemetry with 8-16 beds and a patient ratio of 4:1
• RNs monitor their own telemetry strips
• Patients present with Med/Surg Telemetry diagnoses
• RT equipment includes oxygen and SVN therapy
• Lab draws performed by nurse
• EMR used is Epic
• Night shift schedule from 7p-7:30a
• Every other weekend requirement
• Standby call requirement
• Floating required, primarily to similar units within the facility and potentially throughout the region if needed
• First to float designation for this position

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Acute care setting experience required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to ED observation patients awaiting hospital room placement
• Charge nurse/house supervisor support available on unit
• Nurse aide and paramedic support available
• In-house security and transport services available
• Navy blue scrub/dress code required
• Unit-specific orientation is 1 day
• No holiday coverage requirement
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position