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 | Nights | 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Weekend and holiday coverage based on unit needs
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed MedSurg/Telemetry unit serving post-surgical (general, orthopedic, urological, gynecological) and medical overflow patients
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:4–6 and titrate drips including Heparin, blood products, and IV fluids
- Validate, read, and document telemetry strips; unit utilizes off-site monitor techs with RNs responsible for strip review and documentation
- Float within scope of practice to other units as needed based on census
- Collaborate with charge nurses and house supervisors present on the unit
- Adhere to dress code: navy scrub top and bottom required
Required Qualifications
- Active Washington State RN license or valid Compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Telemetry experience required
- Ability to titrate drips (Heparin, blood, IV fluids)
- Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays; holiday coverage on both shifts is needed, with particular need for Christmas 2026
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with post-surgical patient populations including orthopedic, urological, and gynecological cases
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a unit where only a portion of beds are telemetry-capable
- Experience working in environments with RT equipment such as CPAP or BiPAP
Why Join Us
- Work on a well-supported unit with both charge nurse and house supervisor coverage and a structured 1–2 shift unit orientation coordinated through the onboarding process
- No standing call or standby requirement; on-call needs are based on census only