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Travel Nurse RN – Telemetry – in Yakima, WA Jobs in Tacoma, USA at TravelNurseSource
Position: Travel Nurse RN – Telemetry – $2,093 to $2,223 per week in Yakima, WA
Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Yakima, WA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,093 to $2,223 per week
Shift Information: Nights – 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Telemetry – Travel – (Tele RN)
Start Date:
ASAP Available Shift: 12 N Pay Rate: $2093.00 – $2223.00
CLINICAL INTERVIEWING Patient Types:
Higher level of telemetry patients PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, DMII, GI, GU, ONC, Sepsis, Stroke, Neutropenia, COVID (higher level of oxygenation), PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, Dehydrations, ETOH, Syncope, CKD, Afib with RVR, Dialysis, NSTEMI, Leukemia, Pulmonary Edema, Anemia, Shock, Chest pain, Hypoxia. High volume of post-cath lab procedures – TR bands, stent placements (must be familiar with the procedure), fresh cath patients (no sheaths) requiring q15 min checks.
Do not take DKA – those patients go to ICU. High Spanish-speaking population (30-50%). High volume of the underserved population – charity care – looking for compassionate caregivers. Patient Ratios:
Days 1:4 Nights 1:5. Required
Certifications:
BLS and ACLS required, ONS (Preferred). Oncology experience is not required; will be given Tele patients if no oncology experience.
Skills required:
Trach care, chest tube, TR band, Post Cath lab, Central line maintenance care, Bipap experience required, Hi-flow experience required, Reading/Interpreting/measuring Cardiac Rhythm strips required. Titratable drip experience required (diltiazem and heparin, nurse protocol based on lab values).
Support on the Unit: CNA: (Team Nursing) Days 1:6 Nights 1:8. Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse/Staff coordinator – Typically does not take patient assignments, will help with occasionally will have 1-2 patients if staffing needs. Phlebotomy – days/nights IV/VAT Team until 2300. Hospitalist – 24/7 Telemetry monitoring tech? Yes, on the unit. 2 central units. 32 patients per central unit. Sign off strips q 4 hours.
Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV pumps:
Plum pumps Medication dispensing:
Omnicell Monitors:
Draeger Floating:
If yes, where? All other MS/tele units.
Orientation (#hrs/shifts):
Hospital Orientation 2 – 12hr shifts on the unit depending on their contracted shifts. Scheduling:
Weekend rotation:
Every other weekend. Weekend nights are Friday/Sat. On call? No. Holiday Expectations: 1-2 Holidays per contract. Approval of time off? Can we approve up to 7 days off on your behalf? Yes. Shift times:
Days 7a-7p;
Nights 7p-7a. Schedule cycle: 4-week increments and will receive the schedule 4 weeks in advance. Overtime is optional.
Other notes:
Scrub Color:
Any color. Parking:
Free onsite parking. Culture – Traveler friendly, very welcoming. Team oriented. Patient-centered care. Very Fast-paced environment with higher level of acuity than a normal telemetry unit.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse, Telemetry
- Experience:
2 years
- SSN Required
- DOB Required
- References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
- If no previous travel must have 2 yrs Tele exp
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
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Title: Travel Nurse RN – Telemetry – in Yakima, WA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Tacoma, USA
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