Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Tacoma, WA (98405). Join a supportive healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest, providing high-quality patient care in a vibrant city known for its scenic waterfront and thriving arts scene. This travel nursing job offers the perfect blend of professional growth and outdoor adventure.

Washington Nursing Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405
• Healthcare Setting: TG Nursing Float Pool (Med/Surg Tele)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 25, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour days
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Schedule: Every other weekend; schedule released 7-10 days prior for 3-week blocks
• Floating: Within Tacoma General and occasionally to Allenmore Hospital (2.5 miles apart)
• Charting System: Epic (Epic EMR experience required)
• Scrubs: Any color, professional attire
• Parking: Free in designated areas

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Washington nursing jobs require valid state licensure
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele experience with prior travel nurse experience; 2 years required if no travel experience
• Epic charting experience required
• Telemetry competency (must be completed and passed prior to start)

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, including Covid, post-surgical (GI, Ortho, Gynecology), and medical patients (COPD, CHF, DVT, AKI)
• Float within Tacoma General to all Med/Surg units, ED Holding, and as needed to Allenmore Hospital
• Provide post-op care for ortho, neuro, and general surgical patients (joint replacement, ORIF, laminectomy, fusion, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, GI surgeries, wound care, drains, ostomies, traches, bariatric surgery)
• Administer IV antibiotics, heparin drips, nebulizer treatments, and CIWA protocols
• Interpret basic cardiac rhythms and respond to telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including CNA support, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, and centralized telemetry techs
• Complete thorough documentation, hourly rounding, bedside reports, and ensure medication safety protocols
• Participate in required orientation and ongoing competency assessments

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Tacoma, Washington!

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