Tele Float RN
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

Tele Float

Overview

• 13-week contract
• Tacoma, Washington
• Primary assignment is in Med/Surg and Telemetry
• 12-hour day shifts
• Full-time, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend
• Up to 4 call or standby shifts during the contract
• Travelers may be assigned as a CNA if RN short
• Travelers may be assigned as an entrance screener if needed

Required Qualifications

• BLS
• At least 2 years of acute care experience
• RN license
• Cannot have been full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

Clinical Setting

• All units are telemetry
• RNs take 4-5 patients
• CNAs take 8-11 patients
• Telemetry is monitored remotely by telemetry techs, who measure and read strips; RNs verify the reading
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, and trachs; no vents
• RNs titrate drips, with most drips at set rate and titration allowed up to med surg guideline maximums

Float Scope

• Required to float throughout Region Two
• Float coverage includes all MS/Tele divisions
• Alternate med surg/tele units may include:

  • 7th Floor surgical unit with abdominal surgeries, trauma, and Whipple cases
  • 8BC long-term low acuity unit
  • 9th Floor general medical unit
  • 2 South cardiac and COVID unit
  • 3 South Neuro unit
  • 4 South ortho and spine unit
  • 10th floor Med Surg Oncology
  • ER Transition Unit
  • ERT
  • CDU
  • MSW

Schedule Notes

• Schedule is based on staffing needs to cover the entire med surg division
• Breaks must be taken when offered and cannot be refused
• Orientation includes 4 hours each on 7th, 8BC, 9th, 2 South, 3 South, and 4 South
• Alternate units are not included in orientation