Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry contract in Olympia, WA. The role covers medical-surgical and telemetry units with a 12-hour day shift and a 36-hour week.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of RN experience, WA license or compact license, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and Epic charting experience. This assignment offers weekly pay and potential floating to nearby units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience including medical-surgical and telemetry.
• Previous charge nurse experience is required.
• Current RN license valid for Washington; compact license in hand when applicable.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification is required.
• Epic charting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical and telemetry units.
• Float throughout the facility to support staffing needs and maintain quality care.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias.
• Manage patients requiring telemetry monitoring and isolation precautions.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, administer medications, and evaluate outcomes.
• Coordinate care with providers, rehabilitation, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams.
• Assist with charge responsibilities on smaller units and staffing coordination.

Skills

MS Telemetry

Charge Nurse

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Epic Experience

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Contract in Olympia, Washington

Join a collaborative float nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Olympia, WA. This 13-week medical-surgical and telemetry nursing contract offers $1,770–$1,860 in weekly estimated pay, 12-hour day shifts, and the opportunity to care for diverse adult and geriatric patients across acute-care units.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• End Date: January 19, 2027
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care; float nursing across medical-surgical and telemetry units
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–6, depending on unit acuity
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic
• Float Requirement: Assignment may include floating among nearby units or affiliated facilities based on operational needs

Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including medical-surgical and telemetry nursing
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Current Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Clinical experience in the United States is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification
• Telemetry and cardiac step-down nursing experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to provide care across varying acuity levels and adapt quickly to different unit workflows
• Strong communication, collaboration, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow settings
• Float throughout the facility to support staffing needs and maintain quality patient care
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Manage patients requiring telemetry monitoring, oxygen via nasal cannula, isolation precautions, and other acute-care interventions
• Complete comprehensive assessments, administer medications, implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Coordinate care with providers, rehabilitation, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• May assume charge responsibilities on smaller units, including staffing coordination, bed flow, and general unit oversight
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, effective handoff communication, and continuity of care

Olympia is Washington’s vibrant state capital, known for its scenic natural surroundings, welcoming community, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Benefits

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.