Telemetry RN
Spokane, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a heavy neuro unit requiring at least 1 year of tele experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a short-term acute care, Level II Trauma Center teaching hospital
• Heavy neurology patient population including post-surgical neurology and varied neuro diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating between units required
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required
• Neurology experience preferred but not required; must be willing to learn a heavy neuro unit
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac) is a plus
• Experience with neurological conditions such as craniotomy, CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury is a plus
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring is a plus
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry nursing care within a high-acuity neuro stepdown and telemetry environment
• Must be comfortable using the NIH Stroke Scale and caring for post-surgical neurology patients
• Thanksgiving and New Year's are typically covered; additional support is needed for Christmas coverage
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; minimal RTO preferred
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius for consideration, though local candidates are accepted at the standard bill rate
• Previous Providence employees may return as travelers after a 3-month break, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrubs of any color are accepted for RNs
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location