Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,120 to $2,320 per week in Lakewood, WA

RN - Telemetry | Lakewood, WA | 13 Weeks Contract

Location: Lakewood, WA
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3×12
Experience Required: 2 Years
Weekly Pay: $2,120 to $2,320

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Telemetry to join a healthcare team in Lakewood, Washington for a 13-week contract assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a confident telemetry nurse who can provide high-quality patient care while closely monitoring cardiac rhythms and responding quickly to changes in patient condition.

As a Telemetry RN, you will care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, medical-surgical, and other complex conditions while working collaboratively with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to telemetry patients throughout the shift.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and other clinical indicators.
• Continuously monitor telemetry and recognize abnormal cardiac rhythms or changes in patient status.
• Report significant rhythm changes and clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate healthcare providers.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments according to orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor patients receiving anticoagulants, cardiac medications, and other high-alert medications.
• Manage IV lines, central lines, drains, catheters, and other clinical equipment as applicable.
• Provide care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, vascular, and complex medical conditions.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharge planning.
• Provide post-operative care, wound care, pain management, and patient monitoring as required.
• Recognize signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Participate in rapid response and emergency situations according to facility protocols.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, safety, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection prevention, fall prevention, medication safety, and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, pharmacists, CNAs, and other members of the care team.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible to practice in Washington State.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry or acute-care nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythm monitoring and telemetry interpretation.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required based on facility requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Experience with medication administration and IV therapy.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
• Willingness and ability to work night shift, 3×12 schedule.