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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Float position requiring at least 2 years of MS/Tele experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Float pool position covering acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Patient population includes Ortho/Neuro-Stroke and Cardiac Tele cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• May split 12-hour shift between two different units, requiring strong time management skills
• Required to work every other weekend with flexibility requested
• No on-call requirements
• Required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheter management on ortho floors

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license required; proof of pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, specifically in MS/Tele or stepdown at a Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Minimum of 1 prior travel contract required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry proficiency exam at orientation
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Must be proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Strong Ortho/Neuro skills required
• Experience with insulin drip titration required
• Skills in CVA care, pre/post neurosurgery, and cardiac monitoring required
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Manager prefers to avoid scheduling travel pairs together
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I Trauma status
• Holiday coverage requires working 2 holidays (eve/day) with only 1 of 3 major holidays off; no Christmas RTO
• RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of the assignment and should be kept to a minimum
• Prior UW staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no radius restriction
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Scrub color can be any solid color; light blue scrubs also provided on unit