Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Tacoma, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care across a multi-unit Med/Surg and Telemetry division, covering specialties including surgical, neuro, ortho/spine, cardiac, oncology, and general medical cases. Titrate drips per Med/Surg guidelines, including Insulin, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Cardizem; transfer patients to critical care if maximum rates are reached.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Med-Surg

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required | 1–2 Winter Holidays Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across a multi-unit Med/Surg and Telemetry division, covering specialties including surgical, neuro, ortho/spine, cardiac, oncology, and general medical cases
• Manage a patient assignment of 4–5 patients per shift; may be assigned to CNA duties if RN staffing requires it, consistent with staff expectations
• Titrate drips per Med/Surg guidelines, including Insulin, Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Cardizem; transfer patients to critical care if maximum rates are reached
• Verify telemetry strip readings as interpreted by remote telemetry techs; manage patients on CPAP, BiPap, and trach as applicable
• Float as needed throughout the full Med/Surg and Telemetry division, including ER Transition Unit areas (ERT, CDU, MSW); may also float to alternate regional facilities with applicable rate differential
• Participate in on-call/standby requirements up to 4 times during the contract duration; take scheduled breaks as offered per unit policy

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience
• Ability and willingness to float across all Med/Surg and Telemetry units within the division and, if needed, to alternate regional facilities
• Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with titratable drip management in a Med/Surg or step-down setting
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and strip verification
• Experience caring for diverse patient populations including neuro, ortho, cardiac, oncology, and surgical patients
• Comfort working in high-flexibility, multi-unit environments with variable assignments

Why Join Us

• Gain broad clinical exposure across six distinct Med/Surg specialty units within a large, well-supported acute care environment
• Rate differential may apply when floating to alternate regional facilities, offering additional earning potential