Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Spokane Valley, WA

Why Join Us Supportive unit culture with strong interdisciplinary resources including 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Rapid Response/Code Team, RT, and centralized telemetry monitoring — travelers frequently report positive experiences and many choose to extend. Perform and manage 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.

Job Title

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

Location

Spokane Valley, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across Medical/Surgical, Acute Respiratory, Progressive Care, and ED/MS Overflow units, floating throughout the hospital within scope of practice
• Manage a diverse patient population including COPD, CHF, sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, respiratory conditions, and surgical/orthopedic post-op patients
• Perform and manage 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
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation; candidate must pass a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to start
• Participate in shift safety huddles and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Hospitalist, RT, Rapid Response/Code Team, and centralized telemetry monitoring staff available 24/7

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 true 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 and BiPAP management
• Background in charge nurse responsibilities (interest in charge role may be considered, though not required)
• Familiarity with progressive care patient populations including Afib RVR and medical/surgical step-down patients
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Supportive unit culture with strong interdisciplinary resources including 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Rapid Response/Code Team, RT, and centralized telemetry monitoring — travelers frequently report positive experiences and many choose to extend
• Structured orientation across multiple units, free parking, and a collaborative environment within a community-based Level III Trauma Center