Telemetry Nurse (Neurology Unit)
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Spokane, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position floats between units within the neurology unit.
• Comfortable working with neurology and neurosurgery patients, including familiarity with the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• No on-call or block schedules required.
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM).
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Total staffed beds: 629.
• Teaching hospital.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Free parking available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required for neurology unit.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Background and Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH) required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instants acceptable.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment.
• Work history verification required if exceptions to references are requested.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required for travel candidates, updated annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; annual updates required.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or signed declination.
• COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Must complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Must comply with float policy; may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within a week of orientation.

Work Environment

• Short Term Acute Care hospital with Level II Trauma and Pediatric Trauma designation.
• Neurology unit with neurosurgery patients.
• Use of Epic electronic health record system.
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Teaching hospital environment.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse experienced in neurology and neurosurgery patient care, comfortable with the NIH Stroke Scale, working day shifts on a telemetry unit in a large acute care teaching hospital in Spokane, WA. The role requires weekend availability every other weekend, adherence to multiple health and background screening requirements, and completion of required certifications and training modules. The nurse will float between units within the neurology specialty and work with a 1:4 patient ratio.