Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - TelemetryAmerican TravelerTacoma, Washington, United StatesPosition ID: P-767645Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 4Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z$2,219.65/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float position requiring 2 years of acute care experience and a WA or compact RN license.DetailsAcute care hospital setting on a Med/Surg Telemetry float teamPrimary unit at the main facility with required floating across Region Two facilities (St. Clare Hospital-Lakewood, St. Elizabeth Hospital-Enumclaw, and the main facility in Tacoma, WA)Floats among 6 different Med/Surg Telemetry units covering surgical, long-term low acuity, general medical, cardiac/short stay, neuro, and ortho/spine populationsMay also be assigned to alternate units including Med Surg Oncology, ER Transition Unit, Cardiac Decision Unit, and Med-Surg Transition areaRN patient ratio of 4-5 patients, with CNAs supporting at 8-11 patientsMay be assigned CNA or entrance screener duties if needed, consistent with facility staff expectationsUses EPIC EMR12-hour night shifts, full-time, every other weekendRequired to float across all Med/Surg/Tele divisions based on staffing needsOn-call/standby requirement up to 4 times during the contractHoliday coverage required for 1-2 winter holidaysRemote telemetry techs monitor and read strips; RNs verify readingsRT equipment used includes CPAP, BiPAP, and trach care (no ventilators)RequirementsActive WA or compact RN license required, active at time of considerationBLS certification requiredMinimum 2 years of acute care experience requiredMust be able to titrate drips including insulin, heparin, nitro, dobutamine, dopamine, and Cardizem per unit guidelinesExperience with EPIC EMRDriver's license copy required for considerationTwo professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibilityAdditional InformationProvide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg Telemetry units including surgical, oncology, neuro, ortho/spine, and cardiac populationsVerify telemetry readings monitored remotely by telemetry techniciansTitrate medication drips per unit guidelines and transfer patients to critical care if max dose is reachedCharge RN support available on each unit, with House Supervisor coverage from 11am-7amUnit-specific orientation provided (4 hours each) for primary units; no orientation provided for alternate float unitsBreaks must be taken when offered and cannot be refusedNo specific scrub color requiredCandidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any facility associated with the parent health system within the past yearFirst-time travelers may be consideredHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12