Telemetry RN
Silverdale, Washington
St Michael Medical Center

MS/Tele Float RN

Location: Silverdale, Washington Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 12 hours (36 hours/week). Days are 0700-1930 and nights are 1900-0730.

Required Qualifications

• 2 full years of experience (MedSurg/Tele RN)
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications
• Washington RN license or Compact License

Preferred Qualifications

• NIHSS certification (preferred, not required)

Orientation

• Orientation and education hours are not guaranteed during the first 2 weeks; expect 25+ hours.
• Floor-specific orientation is provided and varies.

Unit and Float Scope

• Unit: MS/Tele Nursing Float, 32 beds
• Floats between all Med Surg, PCU, and ED boarding units and TBL (temporary bed location) units.
• Ratio is 5:1, which may go to 6:1 during inpatient boarding.
• Charge nurse: yes
• Nurse aides: typically 4-5 per shift
• Weekends: every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Holidays: required

Clinical Scope

• Common diagnoses: CHF, COPD, cellulitis, ETOH withdrawal, kidney, dementia, CVA
• Telemetry monitors: yes. RNs are responsible for reviewing strips.
• Drips: heparin, Cardizem, insulin (not DKA protocol), narcotics (comfort)
• Ventilated patients: does not care for vents
• Close observation through camera monitoring

Support Services

• Hospitalist or intensivist in house
• Cross-shift IV team to assist
• Respiratory therapy 24/7
• Pharmacy 24/7

Other Details

• Scrubs: professional colors, patterns, and styles; RN scrub color is navy blue.
• Clinical offer is based on prescreen recommendation. Manager approval is needed for start date and RTO.