Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Kennewick, WA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel)

Location

Kennewick, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Perform EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring for patients with cardiac, respiratory, and metabolic conditions
• Conduct respiratory assessments and provide respiratory support as clinically indicated
• Manage medication titration for patients with diagnoses including ETOH detox, post-PCI, DKA/HHS, GI conditions, and BIPAP requirements
• Complete 2 weekend shifts per 2-week pay period and fulfill on-call requirements as assigned
• Float to other units as needed and document care using the Paragon (McKesson) EHR system

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with eligibility to practice in Washington State
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required (or documented training in ACLS or a rhythm interpretation course)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Paragon (McKesson) EHR system
• Background in caring for patients with ETOH detox, post-PCI, DKA/HHS, or BIPAP management
• Familiarity with a 1:4 patient ratio environment with acuity-based adjustments to 1:3

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III Trauma, teaching hospital in a 16-bed private room unit serving a diverse patient population in southeastern Washington
• Located in the heart of Washington Wine Country with access to recreational landscapes, golf courses, parks, and convenient direct flights to 10 major U.S. hubs