Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 96-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:4–6, managing common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, pneumonia, general surgical, stroke, and cardiac conditions. Why Join Us Work in a well-supported unit environment with monitor technicians, charge nurses, and house supervisors available to assist with patient care.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Provide direct patient care on a 96-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with patient ratios of 1:4–6, managing common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, pneumonia, general surgical, stroke, and cardiac conditions
Titrate drips, including Heparin, in accordance with facility protocols and within RN scope of practice
Monitor, validate, read, and document telemetry strips in collaboration with monitor technicians; all beds are telemetry capable
Collaborate with charge nurses and house supervisors to support unit operations and patient flow
Participate in weekend and holiday coverage based on unit needs (expected holiday coverage: 2 of 3 major holidays)
Float within scope of practice to other units as needed based on census and staffing demands
Required Qualifications
Active Washington State RN license or valid Compact RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Telemetry experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience managing patients with cardiac, stroke, or general surgical diagnoses
Familiarity with titratable drip management in a medical surgical or telemetry setting
Experience working in a high-acuity unit with charge nurse and house supervisor support structures
Why Join Us
Work in a well-supported unit environment with monitor technicians, charge nurses, and house supervisors available to assist with patient care
Structured onboarding orientation of 3 shifts coordinated through the facility's onboarding process to set you up for success