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ED Observation Telemetry RN
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

$1,990-2,284/week
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RN Registered Nurse — ED Observation

Location

  • Tacoma, Washington

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Schedule

  • Days, 12-hour shifts
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift time: 0700–1930
  • Every other weekend
  • Standby required

Unit Overview

  • ED Observation unit
  • 8–16 beds/trauma bays
  • 8–16 patients per day
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1
  • Boarding patients waiting for an inpatient room

Required Qualifications

  • BLS certification
  • Washington RN license
  • Med/Surg Telemetry experience

Unit Details

  • Nurses monitor their own telemetry
  • In-house security present
  • Charge nurse/house supervisor available
  • Nurse aides, paramedics, and patient sitters available
  • House transporters available
  • Lab draw performed by nursing staff
  • RT support includes oxygen and SVN
  • Epic used for charting

Floating

  • May float to similar floors
  • May be required to float within the region to St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw

Dress Code

  • Navy blue scrubs

Orientation

  • 1 day

Other Notes

  • Holiday requirement: none
  • Candidates may not have been full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

Facility

Saint Joseph Medical Center

3.8rating(19 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Saint Joseph Medical Center

3.0rating

Pros

Great schedule, got sent home early a lot, living in Tacoma is easy, commuting to work is a breeze, parking is free in the parking garage

Cons

Expected to float between main OR and surgery center. Cost of living is high.

Adria P
Adria P
OR - Operating Room (RN)
Jan '26
Review of Saint Joseph Medical Center on Aug 18, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 343 beds
ADDRESS1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405
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About Tacoma, WA

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
Transportation
  • Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
Demographics
  • Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
Things to Do
  • Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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