Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position at a Magnet, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least one prior travel contract and strong ortho/neuro/cardiac skills.

Details

• 26-week contract with day shift hours (0700-1930), three 12-hour shifts per week
• Float pool position covering all acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Patient population includes ortho/trauma, neuro/stroke, cardiac telemetry, post-cardiac procedures, and endocrine/metabolic cases
• Shift may be split into an 8-hour block on one unit and a 4-hour block on another, requiring strong time management skills
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Floating required throughout the hospital to meet facility needs
• Every other weekend required; candidates are asked to remain flexible with scheduling
• No on-call required
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting system: Epic (required)
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand or pending proof required
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele or stepdown RN experience, specifically in a Level I or Level II Trauma setting
• At least one prior travel nursing contract required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• BSN preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias required — a pass/fail fill-in-the-blank telemetry exam will be administered at orientation
• Titration of insulin drips required
• Strong ortho and neuro skills required
• Two professional references required for consideration; supervisory references preferred
• COVID vaccination and booster required
• Prior UW Health system staff must have an 18-month separation from the facility before being considered

Additional Information

• Care for a diverse acute care patient population across MS/tele, ortho, neuro/stroke, cardiac, and behavioral health units
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheter management on ortho floors
• Candidates must be proficient in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, CVA care, and pre/post neurosurgery and cardiac surgical care
• Solid-color scrubs required; light blue scrubs are provided on unit
• RTO is not permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; RTO should otherwise be kept to a minimum
• Holiday RTO restriction: travelers must work two of three major holidays (Christmas RTO is not permitted)
• Pre-start orientation modules are required (approximately 6-8 hours, completed prior to start date)
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I experience preferred