Telemetry RN
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Neuro EXP Tele RN

Location: Spokane, Washington Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 26 weeks (13 or 26 weeks approved) Start: Not specified

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:00)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• Ratio: 1:5
• Float: Position may float between units
• 48-hour weeks: Approved
• Holidays: Thanksgiving and New Year's are covered. Christmas is the holiday with the greatest need for support.
• Orientation: Reduced non-billable orientation, 0 hours (standard is 40)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• Proficiency with the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Neurology patients

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
• Two MMR vaccines or positive titer for measles, mumps, and rubella
• Hepatitis B, varicella, and fit test records (see facility requirements)
• Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
• COVID vaccination record preferred (declination not required)
• Annual RespSafety medical clearance for respirator use
• Fit mask test (travel)

Certifications

Certification requirements are set by the unit requirements (UD) or clinical track and are not listed as required for this posting. Certifications that may apply include:

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI, or Heart & Stroke certification from the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation)
• NRP (AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society)
• NIH Stroke Certification (renewed every 2 years unless the card states otherwise)
• TNCC, CPI, MAB, IV certification, CHEMO, and EFM (AWHONN or NCC)

Multi-State License (if applicable)

• RNs with an out-of-state compact license working in Washington must complete the WA Multi-State Licensed Nurse demographic attestation before starting.
• They must also complete a 6-hour suicide prevention course from the approved Washington BON list, with a certificate of completion.

Facility Information

• Facility type: Short-term acute care
• Designations: Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Staffed beds: 629
• Teaching hospital: Yes
• Scrub colors: All RNs may wear any color. RRTs may wear any color. L&D: not provided.
• Charting system: Epic (software familiarity only, not a credential)
• Parking: No fee