RN - 19339676

St Joseph Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in a medical-surgical and telemetry environment. The role primarily involves working on a Telemetry Float Unit, with assignments across multiple medical-surgical departments and locations in the region to meet patient-care and staffing needs. Nurses may also be assigned to the oncology medical-surgical unit and transition areas for patients awaiting placement or requiring specific care.

The RN manages a workload of 4–5 patients, administers and titrates intravenous drips, and transfers patients to critical care when necessary. The nurse collaborates with telemetry monitoring staff to support patient safety and accurate monitoring. Charge Nurses, House Supervisors, and nurse aides are available to support care, and extended orientation is provided for the department’s various units.

The schedule is a 12-hour day shift, every other weekend, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Holiday scheduling participation and potential call may be required during the contract period. Travel policies, including required breaks during shifts, must be followed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to float to different units as required by staffing needs.
• Experience managing diverse patient populations and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in medical-surgical and telemetry settings.
• Float among multiple units and regional locations as required by staffing needs.
• Manage care for 4–5 patients per RN.
• Administer and titrate intravenous drips.
• Transfer patients to critical care when necessary.
• Collaborate with telemetry monitoring staff to ensure patient safety and accurate monitoring.
• Participate in holiday scheduling and potential call as needed during the contract period.
• Follow travel policies, including required breaks during shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed