Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgery / Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 14 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