Travel RN - Telemetry - Direct Observation Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Housing Allowance

Travel/Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem and Subsidy

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Traveler Rewards

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for an ED Observation/Telemetry unit in Washington. WA or compact RN licensure and med/surg telemetry experience are required.

The role features a night shift (19:00–07:30) with every other weekend and a standby call requirement. Candidates must have BLS, at least 2 years of RN experience, and provide a copy of their driver's license. References from the past 12 months and up to 3 years are required.

Qualifications

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Med/surg telemetry experience required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references: supervisor within last 12 months and peer/supervisor within last 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• ED Observation unit within an acute care hospital serving as a boarding area for patients awaiting inpatient rooms
• 8-16 beds/trauma bays with 8-16 patients per day
• 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Med/Surg telemetry patient population with RNs monitoring telemetry strips
• Night shift schedule 1900-0730
• Every other weekend
• Standby call requirement
• Floating to similar floors; primary assignment St Joseph Medical Center; may float to St. Clare Lakewood, St. Elizabeth Enumclaw, St. Joseph Tacoma
• EPIC EMR used
• In-house security, charge nurse/house supervisor, and nurse aide support
• House transporters for X-Ray/CT; Lab draws by phlebotomy; RT provides oxygen/SVN treatments
• Provide direct patient care; manage telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Navy blue scrubs required; orientation day; no holiday coverage requirement
• Past year or current affiliation with CommonSpirit-affiliated facility restrictions; PRN outside staffing hires allowed

Skills

RN experience

Telemetry monitoring

ED nursing

Education

No BSN required

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ED Observation/Telemetry unit requiring WA or compact RN licensure and med/surg telemetry experience.

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact (NLC) RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Med/surg telemetry experience required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• ED Observation unit within an acute care hospital, functioning as a boarding area for patients waiting for inpatient rooms
• 8-16 beds/trauma bays with 8-16 patients per day
• 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Med/Surg telemetry patient population with RNs monitoring their own telemetry strips
• Night shift schedule, 1900-0730
• Every other weekend required
• Standby call requirement
• Floating required to similar floors, with priority to float first; primary assignment to St Joseph Medical Center but may require floating throughout Region Two facilities (St. Clare Hospital – Lakewood, WA; St. Elizabeth Hospital – Enumclaw, WA; St Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma, WA)
• EPIC EMR used
• In-house security, charge nurse/house supervisor, and nurse aide/patient sitter support available
• House transporters available for X-Ray or CT needs
• Lab draws performed by phlebotomy
• RT provides oxygen and SVN treatments
• Provide direct patient care to ED observation/boarding patients awaiting inpatient placement
• Manage own telemetry monitoring and interpret strips
• Navy blue scrubs required
• One day of unit/department specific orientation
• No holiday coverage requirement
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-769186

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