Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Chewelah, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chewelah, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night or Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Floating: RN will float between multiple hospital units based on census needs
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Facility Type: Critical Access
• Total Staffed Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical or Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (annual, travel only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination during flu season (9/1–3/30)
• COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (annual for travel)

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exams as required by specialty/unit
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit (minimum 80% score)
• Epic training modules completion required within orientation week
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement required (may float to other nearby facilities)

Additional Notes

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start
• No 48-hour shifts approved
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must comply with Washington state multi-state licensed nurse demographic attestation if applicable

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Washington.