Medical-Surgical RN
Federal Way, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Floor, Federal Way, WA provides care for general medical patients, including those with sepsis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bowel obstructions, and congestive heart failure (CHF). The role includes caring for a 28-bed unit, managing patient assignments, and titrating insulin and heparin infusions according to clinical needs. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current state licensure; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); two or more years of related experience; ability to interpret cardiac rhythm strips.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for general medical patients, including those with sepsis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bowel obstructions, and congestive heart failure (CHF).
  • Titrates insulin and heparin infusions.
  • Cares for a typical patient assignment of four to five patients.
  • Collaborates with certified nursing assistants, with an approximate ratio of one assistant to 1014 patients.
  • Uses continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and established bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) equipment.
  • Completes unit-specific orientation.
  • Professional scrub colors are permitted.

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