Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,008 to $2,213 per week in Yakima, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry

Location : Yakima, WA

Agency : AMN Healthcare

Pay : $2,008 to $2,213 per week

Shift Information : Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration : 13 Weeks

Start Date : ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in YAKIMA, Washington, 98902!

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Telemetry - Travel - (Tele RN)

StartDate : ASAP

Available Shifts : 12 N

Pay Rate : $2008.32 - $2213.25

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

Facility Location

Situated near the scenic Mt. Rainier, Yakima is the eighth largest city in Washington and is known for its high quality agricultural production and natural beauty. Fans of agritourism will want to spend a lot of time in the region's farms, which are famed for their apple, wine and hops production. Fans of the outdoors will love the region, which offers hiking, camping, mountain biking and beautiful views by way of Mt. Rainier, and fishing and canoeing in the scenic Yakima River.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

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!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO / AA / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

Requirements

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

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

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!

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