Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

$1,838-2,503/week

Posted 11 hours ago Verified

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Job requirements

BLS certification required
At least 2 years acute care experience
RNs required to titrate drips
Common titratable &/or set rate drips include Insulin, Heparin, Nitro up to 30mcg, Dobutamine up to 5mcg, Dopamine up to 5 mcg
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor present
Nurse aids on unit with CNAs taking 8-11 patients
RN's verify telemetry readings are correct

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Unit specific information

Med Surg at SJMC consists of multiple units with different specialties, all are telemetry
Travelers will float to cover the need of the entire med surg division
Expected to work in various units with different bed counts and specialties
Can be assigned as a CNA or entrance screener if needed
Med Surg Units vary in focus ranging from surgical to general medical cases
Orientation provided for multiple units, 4 hours each
No specific scrub color required

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