Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Spokane, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg units including Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Surgical, Medical-Oncology, and COVID/Med-Surg overflow, with patient ratios of 1:4–6 depending on unit and shift. Why Join Us Work within a large, Level 3 Trauma Center supported by 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, centralized telemetry, charge nurses who typically carry no patient assignment, and flex nurse support on most units.

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 including Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Surgical, Medical-Oncology, and COVID/Med-Surg overflow, with patient ratios of 1:4–6 depending on unit and shift
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, manage high-flow oxygen, and support CPAP/Bi-PAP delivery
• Manage chest tubes, surgical drains (Hemovac, JP drains), ostomies, and wound VACs
• Float across assigned units as needed; nurses with specialty backgrounds (PCU, ICU, Mother/Baby) may float to corresponding specialty areas if comfortable
• Complete documentation and medication administration using EPIC, ICU Plum Medical IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Participate in ED Holding coverage to care for admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed placement

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start date
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with specialty patient populations including oncology, neuro/spine, bariatric, or ortho surgery
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, Level 3 Trauma Center supported by 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, centralized telemetry, charge nurses who typically carry no patient assignment, and flex nurse support on most units
• Flexible scheduling options available, including a potential weekend-only track (Fri/Sat/Sun); overtime may be available, and no on-call requirement is expected