Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Spokane Valley, WA

Perform and maintain clinical skills including high-flow O2, chest tubes, peripheral IV starts and maintenance, wound care, wound vacs, drains (JP, hemovacs), nephrostomy tubes, PCA, and central line management. Why Join Us Supportive unit culture with robust ancillary support including 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Rapid Response/Code Team, Respiratory Therapy, centralized telemetry monitoring, and 24/7 phlebotomy services.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown | 12-Hour Nights

Location

Spokane Valley, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every other weekend rotation | 1 holiday per contract expected

Key Responsibilities

• Float between Medical/Surgical, Acute Respiratory, ED/MS Overflow, and Progressive Care units, providing care for PCU and MedSurg-level patients within scope of practice
• Manage a diverse patient population including COPD, CHF, sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, respiratory conditions, and surgical/orthopedic post-operative patients
• Perform and maintain clinical skills including high-flow O2, chest tubes, peripheral IV starts and maintenance, wound care, wound vacs, drains (JP, hemovacs), nephrostomy tubes, PCA, and central line management
• Administer and monitor IV drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitroglycerin
• Demonstrate cardiac rhythm interpretation; candidates will be required to pass a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to start
• Participate in shift safety huddles and adhere to mandatory break and 30-minute meal periods each shift

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable Telemetry or PCU experience
• Must pass cardiac rhythm interpretation exam during the compliance/onboarding process
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR preferred; experience with Pyxis and IV pump systems a plus

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with high-flow O2 therapy and BiPAP management
• Background in caring for progressive care patients including Afib RVR and medical/surgical step-down populations
• Prior Charge RN experience or interest in assuming a charge role on an as-needed basis
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture with robust ancillary support including 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Rapid Response/Code Team, Respiratory Therapy, centralized telemetry monitoring, and 24/7 phlebotomy services
• Free parking available in designated areas; travelers have consistently reported a positive experience at this facility, with many choosing to extend their assignments