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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MS/Tele Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of med-surg/tele experience and prior travel contract history.

Details

• Float pool position covering all acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Patient population includes Ortho/Neuro-Stroke and Cardiac Tele cases
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required, with flexibility requested
• Float within scope to meet facility needs as required
• No on-call requirements
• Shifts may be split between two units (e.g., 8 hours in one area, 4 hours in another), requiring strong time management skills
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required, pending license accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, specifically in MS/Tele or stepdown at a Level I or Level II trauma center
• Minimum of 1 prior travel contract required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry proficiency exam at orientation
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Experience with peripheral nerve catheters, particularly on high-volume ortho floors
• Strong ortho/neuro clinical skills required
• Experience with titration of insulin drips required
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Skills in neurological/psychiatric care, CVA, and pre/post neurosurgery care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath/surgery care

Additional Information

• Located within a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I trauma status
• Float pool role supporting multiple acute care and telemetry units based on facility needs
• Manager prefers to avoid scheduling travel pairs together
• Solid color scrubs accepted; light blue scrubs also provided on unit
• 1 of 3 major holidays may be requested off, but 2 holidays (eve/day) must be worked; no RTO for Christmas
• RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of the assignment; minimal RTO requests preferred
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Former UW/facility staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a travelers
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role