Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Telemetry Float
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience and prior travel contract experience.

Responsibilities

• 13-week travel contract
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Acute care float pool covering all acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Shifts may be split into an 8-hour block in one area and a 4-hour block in another, requiring strong time management skills
• Patient ratio of 1:5–6
• Patient population includes Ortho, Neuro/Stroke, and Cardiac Telemetry cases, as well as post-cardiac angiogram, post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, ortho trauma, and total joint replacement
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheters on ortho floors
• Floating within the hospital is required to meet facility needs
• Every other weekend required; travelers are expected to be flexible with scheduling
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling is not available
• Epic EMR used; experience preferred but not required
• Solid color scrubs accepted; light blue scrubs provided on unit
• Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital with approximately 500 staffed beds
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior UW Health system staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 18 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
• RTO cannot be requested during orientation week and should otherwise be kept to a minimum
• RN orientation is offered twice per month; pre-start modules take approximately 5–6 hours and must be completed before the start date
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• The facility prefers not to place travel pairs together on the same unit

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact RN license required (pending license not accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• MS/Tele or stepdown experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma hospital required
• At least one prior travel contract required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required; a pass/fail telemetry test will be administered at orientation
• Strong ortho and neuro skills required
• Insulin drip titration required
• COVID vaccination and booster required
• Two references required, with at least one supervisory or charge nurse reference
• Date of birth required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts