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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Float pool position covering all acute care and telemetry units including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 0700-1930
• Every other weekend required with flexibility expected
• No on-call requirements
• Floats within scope to meet facility needs across ortho, neuro/stroke, and cardiac tele units
• Shift may be split into 8-hour and 4-hour segments across different units, requiring strong time management
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheter management on ortho floors
• Uses Epic EMR (required)

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, specifically in MS/Tele or stepdown at a Level I or II trauma facility
• Minimum of 1 prior travel contract required; no first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry/EKG proficiency exam at orientation
• BSN preferred
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in neurological/psychiatric care, CVA, and pre/post neurosurgery care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath, cardiac surgery, and post MI care
• Experience with titration of insulin drips (hardstop requirement)
• 2 references required at submission, preferably supervisory

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple acute care and telemetry units as part of a float pool team
• Manage complex cases including orthopedic trauma, total joint replacement, and cardiovascular conditions
• Any solid color scrubs accepted; facility also provides light blue scrubs for on-unit use
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Prior UW/facility staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• Manager prefers to avoid submitting travel pairs
• RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of the assignment; minimal RTO requests accommodated
• Holiday coverage required: 1 of 3 major holidays may be requested off, but 2 holidays must be worked; no Christmas RTO accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position