RN: Telemetry

Job Description:

This travel contract is for an acute care Registered Nurse supporting a combined medical-surgical and telemetry unit in Burien, Washington. You will care for patients with conditions including pneumonia, cellulitis, elective joint replacements, emergent abdominal surgery, mental health needs, and end-of-life care. The assignment includes telemetry monitoring, reading strips, and titrating drips such as heparin, morphine, and fentanyl. Nurses work three 12-hour shifts each week, with every-other-weekend coverage and floating to another telemetry unit as scheduled. A little variety comes with the possibility of floating within the regional hospital network.

Weather:

Burien typically has cool temperatures, overcast skies, and periodic rainfall during this time of year. Brighter days do occur, and the mild climate makes it comfortable to explore the waterfront, parks, and nearby destinations with a light rain jacket.

Fun Things To Do:

• Waterfront: Explore Seahurst Park and enjoy views of Puget Sound.
• Seattle outing: Visit Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and the city’s museums.
• Day trip: Hike among forests, waterfalls, and mountain scenery in Mount Rainier National Park.
• Day trip: Discover beaches, trails, and temperate rainforest landscapes in Olympic National Park.
• Local escape: Walk the trails and shoreline at Lincoln Park in West Seattle.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Burien, Washington Shift: 12-hour days, three shifts per week Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks