Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Kennewick, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Kennewick, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Kennewick, Washington, 99338!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel)

Location

Kennewick, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Perform EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring for patients with cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic conditions
• Conduct respiratory assessments and provide respiratory support as clinically indicated
• Manage medication titration for patients with diagnoses including ETOH detox, post-PCI, DKA/HHS, GI conditions, and BIPAP requirements
• Complete 2 weekend shifts per 2-week pay period and fulfill on-call requirements as assigned
• Float to other units as needed and document care using the Paragon (McKesson) EHR system

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with eligibility to practice in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required (or documented training in ACLS or a rhythm interpretation course)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Paragon (McKesson) EHR system
• Background in caring for patients with ETOH detox, post-PCI, DKA/HHS, or BIPAP management
• Familiarity with a 1:4 patient ratio environment with acuity-based adjustments to 1:3

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III Trauma, teaching hospital in a 16-bed private room unit serving a diverse patient population in southeastern Washington
• Located in the heart of Washington Wine Country with access to recreational landscapes, golf courses, parks, and convenient direct flights to 10 major U.S. hubs

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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