Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Spokane Valley, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Spokane Valley, 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 – Medical Surgical / 12-Hour Days

Location

Spokane Valley, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1930) | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across Medical/Surgical, Acute Respiratory, ED/MS Overflow, and Progressive Care units, floating within scope of practice as needed
• Manage a diverse patient population including medical diagnoses (COPD, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, PE) and surgical/ortho patients (total joints, GI, GU, GYN, ENT, podiatry)
• Perform and maintain clinical skills including high flow O2, chest tubes, wound care, wound vacs, nephrostomy tubes, peripheral IV starts, central line management, PCA, and drip management (Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms using telemetry; must pass a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to start
• Adhere to patient ratios of 1:5 on Med/Surg and 1:3 on PCU; collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams including RT, Hospitalist, Rapid Response, and Charge RN
• Participate in shift safety huddles and maintain mandatory breaks and 30-minute meal periods each shift

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable Telemetry or PCU experience
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Pyxis medication dispensing, and ICU Plum Medical IV pumps preferred
• Must pass cardiac rhythm interpretation exam during the compliance/onboarding process prior to start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with progressive care-level patients including Afib RVR and medical/surgical PCU populations
• Familiarity with drip management: Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin
• Prior Charge RN experience (not required, but candidates with this background are encouraged to express interest)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture with robust interdisciplinary resources available 24/7, including RT, Hospitalist coverage, Rapid Response/Code Team, and centralized telemetry monitoring
• Welcoming environment for travel nurses, with a strong track record of traveler satisfaction and opportunities for contract extension