Travel MST Ortho Telemetry RN - $2,239 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lakewood, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a night shift in a telemetry unit specializing in orthopedic care. This position requires a commitment to providing high-quality patient care, with responsibilities including monitoring and managing various patient diagnoses.

Unit Details

The unit operates a Med-Surg/Telemetry Orthopedic unit with a capacity of 34 beds. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with diagnoses including total joints, cardiac rule outs, pneumonia, psychiatric conditions, and postoperative general surgery cases.
• Monitor and titrate medication drips as required, including weight-based heparin protocols.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring to assess patients' cardiac rhythms, with the expectation of reading strips independently.
• Assist with various respiratory treatments, including CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen.
• Float to other units within the region as necessary, including Med Telemetry, PCU, or ICU to accommodate patient care needs.

Scheduling and Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotating as needed
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA is required.
• Proficiency in medication administration, including nitroglycerin and insulin management.
• Experience in managing patients on various intravenous drips and titration.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, including charge nurse and house supervisor support.
• Orientation will include unit-specific training; opportunity to test out of Epic for experienced users.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and the ability to handle multiple patient needs effectively. The dress code includes professional scrubs of any color.

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19286204. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med/Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.