TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Silverdale, Washington, 98383!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Float
Location
Silverdale, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Expected 48 hours/week (applicable to shorter-term contracts only; standard 13-week assignments may differ)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry float unit, with patient ratios of 5:1 (up to 6:1 during inpatient boarding situations)
- Float between Med Surg, PCU, ED boarding, and temporary bed location (TBL) units as needed
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips independently; manage drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Insulin (non-DKA protocol), and comfort Narcotics
- Utilize Epic EMR; Epic training is provided
- Serve in Charge Nurse capacity as assigned; collaborate with Nurse Aides (typically 4–5 per shift), hospitalist/intensivist, RT, pharmacy, and cross-shift IV SWAT team
- Care for patients with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, Cellulitis, ETOH Withdrawal, Kidney conditions, Dementia, and CVA; participate in close observation via camera monitoring
Required Qualifications
- Active Washington State RN License or valid Compact RN License required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Willingness and ability to float across multiple units including Med Surg, PCU, ED boarding, and TBLs
- Availability to work every other weekend and holidays as required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS certification (preferred but not required)
- Prior experience with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
- Familiarity with Epic EMR
- Experience caring for patients with neurological, cardiac, or withdrawal-related diagnoses
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, a cross-shift IV SWAT team, and consistent nurse aide staffing
- Flexible assignment lengths may be available, including shorter-term contracts of approximately 8 weeks for qualified candidates