Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Weekend work required every other weekend; flexibility needed based on unit needs

Patient Population

• Medicine, cardiology, telemetry, surgical/vascular patients
• Also includes ortho, neuro/neurological, gynecology, urology, trauma, and vulnerable populations

Unit and Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital, Level I trauma center
• Approximately 500 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic (mandatory use)
• Scrub color: Any solid color; light blue scrubs provided on unit
• Parking available onsite and offsite with shuttle service (details provided separately)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Phlebotomy certification
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Work Expectations

• Ratio: 1 nurse to 3-4 patients during the day; 1:4-5 at night
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is expected
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam) required with a passing score of 80% or higher; only two attempts allowed
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required with minimum 80% in dosage calculations
• Orientation testing is pass/fail with an 80% passing threshold; failure results in cancellation
• Additional competency exams may be required depending on unit assignment

Background and Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug screening within past 12 months (pending drug screens at start are at clinical lead discretion)
• WA State license complaint clearance required for all using a Washington license
• Two professional references required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but needed for agency)
• Mask fit test within 12 months (specific mask models required)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or documented declination
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination; vaccine series plus confirmatory titer required)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Sept 29 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required for tracking purposes

Facility-Specific Documentation

• Badge photo meeting professional criteria required
• Signed acknowledgments for license, equipment safety, policies and procedures, job description, PCIS agreement, personal data form, and code of conduct
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and training prior to start date (approx. 2-3 hours)
• Annual stroke education modules required for RNs working in neuro and MS/Telemetry units

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg telemetry RNs with strong telemetry skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, Level I trauma teaching hospital environment. Prior travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers will not be considered.