Telemetry Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Telemetry, Burien, WA. This acute care telemetry role supports patients with medical-surgical conditions, cardiac monitoring needs, and complex diagnoses. The position includes 12-hour day shifts, telemetry responsibilities, and potential rotation to another telemetry unit.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.
• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; nursing license eligible for submission.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient ratios are approximately 5:1.
  • Common patient conditions include pneumonia, cellulitis, end-of-life care, elective joint replacement, emergent abdominal surgery, mental health conditions, and long-term placement needs.
  • The role includes titration of heparin, morphine, and fentanyl infusions.
  • Telemetry is remotely monitored, and registered nurses are responsible for reading cardiac monitoring strips.
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) equipment is available.
  • Nurse aide coverage is provided at an approximate ratio of 8:1 to 10:1.
  • The position may float to another telemetry unit according to rotation requirements.
  • Unit orientation consists of one day.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits