MS/Tele Float RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 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 Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring prior travel experience and strong ortho/neuro/cardiac skills.

Details

• 26-week contract working day shifts (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 pre/post neurosurgery cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Shifts may be split into an 8-hour block in one area and a 4-hour block in another, requiring strong time management
• Every other weekend is required, with flexibility requested beyond that
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the hospital is required to meet facility needs
• Charts using Epic (required)
• High volume of orthopedic cases including total joint replacement and ortho trauma
• Post cardiac angiogram, post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath, and pre/post cardiac surgery cases are common
• Titration of insulin drips is a hard-stop required skill

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or Compact RN license; pending WA license is also accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in MS/Tele or stepdown required; candidates without this background in a Level I or II Trauma setting will not be considered
• At least 1 completed travel contract required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• BSN preferred
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry/EKG proficiency exam (pass/fail) at orientation
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias required
• Strong orthopedic and neurological nursing skills required
• Insulin drip titration skills required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• COVID vaccination and booster required
• 2 supervisory references required for consideration
• Must disclose any background check hits at time of consideration
• Prior UW Health System staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• 500-bed Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital
• Float pool covers a wide range of acute care units including telemetry, orthopedics, neuro-stroke, cardiovascular, and behavioral health — broad clinical adaptability is essential
• Scrubs in any solid color are acceptable; light blue scrubs are also provided on the unit
• RTO is not permitted during the first 2 weeks (orientation); after that, RTO should be kept to a minimum and cannot be accommodated outside of pre-approved requests
• No Christmas RTO; travelers must work 2 of 3 major holidays (eve or day)
• Block scheduling is not available
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Pre-start orientation modules (non-onsite) are estimated at 6-8 hours; an additional 6 hours may be required if WA suicide prevention training is applicable
• The facility prefers not to place two travelers together (travel pairs)
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position