Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chewelah, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chewelah, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3x12 hours, 7 PM – 7 AM) or Day (3x12 hours, 7 AM – 7 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Floating: RN will float between two hospital locations depending on census
• Weekends: Required minimum every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• Facility Type: Critical Access
• Total Beds: 23
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience within the last year

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must be able to float between hospital units as needed

Background & Screening Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific searches including Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) within 90 days of start
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Float policy acknowledgement required due to floating between facilities
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required if working with out-of-state compact license

Work Environment & Expectations

• Critical access hospital with 23 beds
• Use of Epic electronic health record system
• Floating between two hospital locations within reasonable distance
• Manager schedules day/night rotations fairly for travelers
• No 48-hour shifts approved

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position on the Med/Surg and Telemetry unit in Washington.