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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a MS/Tele Float Pool position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of one prior travel contract, Epic proficiency, and strong ortho/neuro skills.

Details

• Float pool assignment covering all acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Patient population includes Ortho, Neuro/Stroke, and Cardiac Telemetry — experience with all three areas is required
• Shifts may be split across two units within a single 12-hour shift (e.g., 8 hours on one unit, 4 hours on another), requiring strong time management skills
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheters on orthopedic floors
• Patient ratio is 1:4–5
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required; travelers are asked to be flexible
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within the hospital is required to meet facility needs
• Charting is done in Epic (required)
• Work settings include MS/Tele, Orthopedics, Ortho Trauma, Total Joint Replacement, Cardiovascular, Post Cardiac Angiogram, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery, and Endocrine/Metabolic

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license; pending WA license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele or stepdown experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma setting
• At least one prior travel contract completed; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and a pass/fail fill-in-the-blank telemetry/EKG competency exam (administered at orientation)
• BSN preferred
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias (hard stop requirement)
• Proficiency in titration of insulin drips (hard stop requirement)
• Strong orthopedic and neurological nursing skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• Two supervisory references required for consideration (one may be non-supervisory on a case-by-case basis)

Additional Information

• 26-week contract
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring and emergency response, CVA care, pre/post neurosurgery, neurological/psychiatric care, and endocrine/metabolic management including insulin drip titration
• Candidates must complete 6–8 hours of non-billable pre-start modules; WA suicide prevention training (an additional ~6 hours) may be required for those working with the MSL population
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; light blue scrubs are also provided on unit
• RTO is not permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment; RTO should be kept to a minimum throughout the contract
• Christmas RTO is not permitted; travelers must work 2 of 3 major holidays (eve or day)
• Prior UW Health System staff must have an 18-month separation from the facility before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Block scheduling is not available for this position
• The facility is a 500-bed Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital with Level I Trauma designation
• Manager prefers candidates not submitted as travel pairs