TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Gig Harbor, Washington, 98332!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Gig Harbor, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts) | Onsite
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
- 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