Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Lakewood, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Lakewood, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lakewood, WA | Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Orthopedic Focus)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Every Other Weekend | Holidays Rotated as Needed | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 34-bed Med/Surg Telemetry Orthopedic unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, managing diagnoses including total joints, cardiac rule-outs, pneumonia, general surgery post-op, and psychiatric patients
• Initiate and manage IV drips including nitroglycerin, insulin, low-dose dopamine, dobutamine, and titrate heparin drips (weight-based)
• Read and interpret telemetry strips in collaboration with monitor technicians
• Float as needed within the region to Med/Tele, PCU, ICU (MedSurg acuity), or ER holding; regional float to additional facilities may be required
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and nurse aides (aide ratios up to 1:12) to deliver coordinated patient care
• Manage respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and strip reading
• Experience initiating and titrating IV drips, including heparin (weight-based), nitroglycerin, insulin, dopamine, and dobutamine
• Ability to float to Med/Tele, PCU, ICU, or ER holding environments as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Epic EMR (ability to test out of Epic orientation if experienced)
• Background in orthopedic, cardiac, or general surgery post-operative nursing
• Familiarity with CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen management
• Experience working in a multi-facility or regional float pool environment

Why Join Us

• Streamlined onboarding with the option to test out of EMR orientation and a structured single-shift unit orientation to get you up to speed efficiently
• No call or standby requirements, offering predictable scheduling with every other weekend commitment