Travel ED Observation Telemetry RN - $2,239 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in a telemetry and medical-surgical capacity. The ideal candidate will have strong acute care experience and be prepared to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Telemetry and Medical-Surgical
• Bed Capacity: Various units with the following specializations:
  • 7th Floor: Surgical unit (36 beds)
  • 8BC: Long-term low acuity (17 beds)
  • 9th Floor: General medical cases (38 beds)
  • 2 South: Short stay and cardiac (41 beds)
  • 3 South: Neuro unit (33 beds)
  • 4 South: Ortho and spine (21 beds)

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients on telemetry and medical-surgical units.
• Conduct accurate assessment and monitoring of patient conditions.
• Administer medication and titrate drips as per established guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and training.
• Be flexible to float between units based on patient care needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active BLS Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 12-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend requirement.
• Holiday availability required during winter holidays.

Floating Requirements

Candidates will be required to float between all medical-surgical and telemetry divisions, including various specialized units.

Patient Care and Safety

• Maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios (4-5 patients per RN).
• Caretaking support from certified nursing assistants (CNA) with a ratio of 8-11 patients per CNA.
• Engage in patient safety protocols and emergency response as needed.

Additional Notes

Orientation will consist of dedicated training hours across various units. Travelers will not be oriented to alternate units, as care standards remain consistent across departments.

Thrive Staffing Job ID # . 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:Telemetry,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.