Tele Float RN
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

Tele Float

Role Summary

• Tele Float RN in Med/Surg and Telemetry.
• Primary assignment is to St Joseph Medical Center, with required floating throughout Region Two if needed.
• The role covers the full med surg/tele division and may also float to alternate med surg/tele units.

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of acute care experience.
• RN license.
• Must be able to titrate drips.

Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts.
• Full time.
• Every other weekend.
• Up to 4 call or standby shifts during the contract.
• 1-2 winter holidays.

Unit Details

• Med/Surg and Telemetry.
• All units are telemetry.
• RNs take 4-5 patients.
• CNAs take 8-11 patients.
• Tele is monitored remotely by telemetry techs, who read strips and RNs verify the reading.
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, and trachs; no vents.

Float Scope

• Required to float to all MS/Tele divisions.
• May float to:

  • 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
• May be assigned as a CNA if RN short.
• May be assigned as an entrance screener if needed.

Additional Notes

• Travelers may not be full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year.
• Breaks must be taken when offered and cannot be refused.
• No specific scrub color is required.
• Orientation includes 4 hours each on 7th, 8BC, 9th, 2 South, 3 South, and 4 South.
• Rate differential applies when floated outside of SJMC.