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Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry Orthopedic

📍 Lakewood, washington · · · 36 hrs/week

NursingUHC-00155503
Candidate pay rate:$61.89/hr ≈ $2,228/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry Orthopedic

Start Date: 11-02-2026

End Date: 02-01-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $61.89 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Education

  • Common diagnosis / Types of patients total joints, cardiac rule out, PNA, psych, gen surgery post op
  • Experience or 'Must have' skills Nitro, Insulin (may initiate and then transfer), low dose dopamine and dobutamine. Rare on this floor. Would be titratable within a small range.
  • Are RN's required to titrate drips yes, heparin
  • Common titratable &/or set rate drips heparin is weight based
  • Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Do RN's read strips? yes, and yes
  • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor yes/yes
  • Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios 1
  • 8 max 1:12
  • RT/Equipment (ie Cpap, Bipap, High Flow) cpap, bipap, high flow
  • Shifts & Scheduling 07-730 3 days a week
  • Weekend Requirement every other weekend
  • Holiday Requirement rotate as needed
  • Call or Standby Requirement no
  • Floating Requirements Can float up to Med tele, PCU or ICU to care for Med Surg acuity patients or ER holding.
  • Scrub Color/Dress Code any color professional scrubs
  • Unit/Department Specific Orientation Can test out of Epic if experienced. Will meet with unit educator and then 1 full shift orientation.
  • Specialty: MST Ortho RN

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry Orthopedic? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.