Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Spokane, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg units in a large acute care hospital setting, including Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Surgical, Medical-Oncology, and COVID/Med-Surg overflow units. Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, high-flow oxygen delivery, CPAP/Bi-PAP management, chest tube and drain management (Hemovac, JP drains), ostomy care, and wound VAC management.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (12-Hour Days)

Location

Spokane, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (0700–1930) | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg units in a large acute care hospital setting, including Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Surgical, Medical-Oncology, and COVID/Med-Surg overflow units
• Manage patient assignments with ratios of 1:4–5 on days, with CNA and charge nurse support available on most units
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, high-flow oxygen delivery, CPAP/Bi-PAP management, chest tube and drain management (Hemovac, JP drains), ostomy care, and wound VAC management
• Float across designated units as needed; nurses with specialty skillsets (PCU, ICU, Mother/Baby, etc.) may float to applicable specialty areas if comfortable
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC electronic health records, ICU Plum Medical IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Complete a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start date, as required for this assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience required
• BLS certification required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and familiarity with telemetry monitoring
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency prior to start (graded by compliance vendor)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with specialty patient populations such as Neuro/Spine, Bariatric Surgery, Oncology, or Ortho/Trauma
• Familiarity with CPAP/Bi-PAP delivery, wound VAC management, and ostomy care

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit environment featuring charge nurses who typically carry no patient assignment, flex nurses on most units, 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, and centralized telemetry monitoring
• Flexible scheduling options including a weekend-only track (Fri/Sat/Sun), schedule built in 6-week cycles with advance notice, no mandatory call or overtime required, with overtime available as an option