Evolve HCR - RN – Med/Surg /Telemetry in Tacoma, Burien, Silverdale & Gig Harbor for $65 or more per hour - United Health Systems

• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 (Burien, Silverdale & Gig Harbor are also availablewith slight dieeferent Pay Package)
• Start Date: 16th Dec 2024
• Employment Type: 13 weeks Contract
• Shift: Days/ Nights
• Pay: $67/hour
• Gross Weekly: $$2,411/week
• Expected Hours: 36 per week

• Shift Notes: - Days/Nights, EOW, Primary to St Joseph Medical Center, but if needed, travelers will be required to float throughout Region Two: St. Clare Hospital Lakewood, WA; St. Elizabeth Hospital Enumclaw, WA; St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA

Evolve HCR is committed to providing exceptional healthcare solutions, and we are looking for dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) specializing in Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) nursing. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients recovering from surgery or managing acute medical conditions.

• Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and patient-focused care team.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and certifications to expand your skills.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work shifts that align with your lifestyle and career goals.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy excellent pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid leave.

Charting System:- Epic Systems Corporation - EpicCare Inpatient - EMR

Unit Notes: Unit Med/Surg and Telemetry

• Med Surg at SJMC consists of 6 different units, with different specialties. All units are telemetry. Travelers will be required to float to cover the need of the entire med surg division. They could also float to alternate med surg units.
• MED SURG UNITS:
• 7th Floor -- Surgical unit, abdominal surgeries, trauma, Whipple -- 36 beds
• 8BC -- long term low acuity unit, patients waiting for placement, on long term antibiotic therapy -- 17 beds
• 9th Floor -- general medical cases, chronic and acute -- 38 beds
• 2 south -- short stay, cardiac, COVID unit -- 41 beds
• 3 south -- Neuro unit -- 33 beds
• 4 South -- ortho and spine unit -- 21 beds
• OTHER MED SURG ALTERNATE UNITS/ASSIGNMENTS:
• 10th floor Med Surg Oncology
• ER Transition Unit -- unit adjacent to ER, holding area for med surg patients waiting for med surg beds
• Can be assigned as a CNA if RN short (same expectation with our own staff)
• Can be assigned as an entrance screener if needed (same expectation with our own staff)
• Ratios In all units RNs atke 4-5 patients
• Required certifications BLS
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients See description above
• Experience or 'Must have' skills
• Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes. Most drips are at set rate, can titrate up to max per med surg guideline. Will transfer to critical care if max reached.
• Common titratable &/or set rate drips Insulin, Heparin, Nitro up to 30mcg, Dobutamine up to 5mcg, Dopamine up to 5 mcg. Cardizem up to 30 mcg only for patients already on oral Cardizem, may not be used for new onset arrythmias
• Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Charge RN per each unit, House Supervisor 11am-7am
• Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios Yes. CNAs take 8-11 patients
• RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) CPAP, Bipap, Trachs, no vents
• Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? Yes. Tele are monitored remotely by telemetry techs. They measure and read strips; RNs verify reading is correct
• Shifts & Scheduling 12-hour shifts, full time, every other weekend, schedule based on staffing need to cover the entire med-surg division
• Weekend Requirement Every other
• Holiday Requirement Yes, 1-2 winter holidays
• Is there a call or standby requirement? Yes, up to 4 times during contract duration
• Floating Requirements Yes, expect to float wherever they are needed
• Scrub Color/Dress Code No specific color required
• Unit/Department specific orientation Will orient 4 hours each on 7th, 8BC, 9th, 2 south, 3 south and 4 south. Will not be oriented to alternate units (same med surg standard of care)

1. Patient Care: Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and provide post-surgical and medical care.
2. Assessment and Planning: Create and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
3. Patient Safety: Ensure the highest standards of safety in a fast-paced environment.
4. Education: Counsel patients and families on post-discharge care and health management.
5. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient progress and interventions.

• Active RN license in WA (Compact or State License- Willing to Wait)
• At least 2 years acute care experinece
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• COVID Vaccine Required
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.

If you're a compassionate RN ready to make a difference in patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join Evolve HCR's Med Surg team.

Recruiter Email:
Phone: 540-369-6925

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• Rotating weekends
• Flexible hours
• Monday to Friday

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