MS/Tele Float RN
Silverdale, Washington
St Michael Medical Center

MS/Tele Float RN

Role

• MS/Tele Nursing Float RN
• 13-week travel contract
• Nights, 12-hour shifts

Location

• Silverdale, Washington

Unit / Setting

• MS/Tele Nursing Float
• 32 beds
• Floating between Med Surg, PCU, ED boarding, and TBLs (temporary bed locations) units

Required Qualifications

• 2 full years of experience
• Active BLS
• Active ACLS
• WA License or Compact License

Preferred Qualifications

• NIHSS

Schedule / Work Expectations

• Orientation/education hours are not guaranteed during the first 2 weeks; expect 25+ hours
• Every other weekend
• Holidays required
• Floor-specific orientation provided
• 5:1 ratios; may increase to 6:1 during inpatient boarding

Clinical / Unit Details

• Tele monitors used
• Nurses are responsible for reviewing strips
• Drips include Heparin, Cardizem, Insulin, and Narcotics (Comfort)
• No vents
• Hospitalist or Intensivist in house
• RT 24/7
• Pharmacy 24/7
• Charge nurse present
• Nurse aides typically 4–5 per shift
• Common patient types include CHF, COPD, Cellulitis, ETOH Withdrawal, Kidney, Dementia, and CVA
• Close observation is provided through camera monitoring