Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Silverdale, Washington
St Michael Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN (7th Floor)

Location: Silverdale, Washington
Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry, 7th Floor
Unit Size: 32 beds
Patient Ratios:

• 4:1 (50% of shifts)
• 5:1 (50% of shifts)

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with ability to fill open shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: One winter holiday and one summer holiday
• Call/Standby: Possible standby, no call required
• Floating: Required
• Orientation: No Return to Orientation (RTO) for the traveler during the first week
• Dress Code: Professional and clean; no jeans

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical with Telemetry experience
• Experience: Minimum 2 years Medical/Surgical experience (including Telemetry)
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Active Washington State RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • Telemetry Certification (BLS TELE)
• Skills:

  • Ability to titrate drips (e.g., insulin, pain medications)
  • Validate telemetry strips (centralized telemetry system)

Unit Environment & Support

• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor present
• Nurse Aides available with ratios averaging 8:1 to 10:1
• Respiratory Therapy equipment available including BiPAP and High Flow oxygen
• Highly functioning, family-oriented team with great support

Additional Notes

• Orientation/education hours are not guaranteed during the first 2 weeks; expect 25+ hours
• Auto offer based on clinical recommendation; start date and return to orientation require unit manager approval
• Washington state tax auto-deducted but can be re-added

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs with telemetry skills looking for a supportive team environment and flexible scheduling in a hospital setting.