Med Surg/Telemetry Oncology RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Oncology RN with telemetry and oncology experience for a night shift position requiring WA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 28-bed Med/Surg Oncology unit with combined oncology, general med surg, and inpatient hospice patients
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Full telemetry with central monitoring, requiring strip reading and interpretation
• Night shift schedule (1900-0730), rotating through unit pods every 6 weeks
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday nights, Saturday/Sunday days)
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required within Med Surg/Tele service line, in rotation with permanent staff per union guidelines
• First to float and primary assignment to St Joseph Medical Center, with potential to float within Region Two facilities (St. Clare Hospital – Lakewood, WA; St. Elizabeth Hospital – Enumclaw, WA)
• CNAs on 8-hour shifts, with 2 CNAs covering 28 beds overnight
• Charge nurse present each shift and typically does not take patients
• Respiratory therapy manages CPAP/BiPap; nurses perform nebulizer treatments, breathing treatments, and trach suctioning
• RNs responsible for titrating Heparin and Cardizem drips, and may see other cardiac drips
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Chemo certification through an ONS provider card preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Oncology experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam during onboarding
• Central line and port access and sterile dressing change experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for a combined oncology and general med surg patient population, including inpatient hospice care
• Participate in a unit-specific orientation including an Epic class (inpatient staff may test out) and 1-2 days with a preceptor
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
• Professional-looking scrubs required; no t-shirts; closed-toe shoes required
• First-time travelers may be considered