Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts: Day 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; schedule may include every-other-weekend and holidays as needed (training first 2 weeks in Tacoma, then assignment in Seattle).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor continuous telemetry and identify rhythm changes by interpreting EKG strips and alarms promptly
• Document findings and interventions in the EMR (Cerner now; EPIC transition beginning 05/02/2026) accurately and timely
• Manage and adjust alarms per established protocols to support patient safety and reduce alarm fatigue
• Communicate effectively with bedside staff, RNs, and the care team using Vocera and other communication tools
• Triage and escalate clinically significant events using the chain of command to ensure timely patient care
• Assist with patient-centered tasks across OBS, med-surg telemetry, and PCU populations while maintaining organization during high-volume periods
• Participate in orientation and skills validation, including completion of the required EKG test

Qualifications

• Basic EKG interpretation training (required)
• Prior monitor tech experience (required)
• Minimum: 2 years of relevant experience (per job details)
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced telemetry environment
• Willingness to complete required EKG test during orientation and attend 1-2 weeks of training in Tacoma
• Comfortable working on Cerner and participating in EPIC transition training (EPIC go-live 05/02/2026)
• BLS: not required (explicitly stated)

Education

• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition
• Basic EKG interpretation and EKG testing
• EMR charting (Cerner experience; EPIC transition experience helpful)
• Alarm management and adjustment per protocol
• Use of Philips monitoring systems and Vocera communication devices
• Strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
• Clear, professional communication with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation and on-the-job training (first 1-2 weeks paid training in Tacoma) to set you up for success
• Supportive team environment that values clear communication and mutual respect
• Opportunities to train on Cerner and upcoming EPIC system — grow your EMR skills
• Professional development and skill-building (EKG testing, telemetry proficiency)
• Flexible scheduling with predictable 12-hour blocks to help you plan your life
• Work-life balance support and a culture that appreciates frontline clinicians
• Licensure assistance and encouragement for continued certification growth
• Referral recognition — bring a friend and help build a great team

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Explore the best of the Pacific Northwest on your days off: stroll Pike Place Market and the waterfront, snap photos of the Space Needle and Olympic Sculpture Park, hike in Discovery Park or take a day trip to Mount Rainier National Park for stunning alpine scenery. Ferry rides to Bainbridge Island, local coffee shops, breweries, and museums (like the Seattle Art Museum) make weekends full of options. Tacoma neighbors offer waterfront parks, museums, and easy access to nature — great for quick escapes between shifts.

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