Med Surg RN
Federal Way, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 28 beds
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4-5
• General medical patient population including sepsis, COPD, bowel obstructions, and CHF
• Night shift schedule (1800-0630)
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• Required to titrate insulin and heparin drips
• No dedicated tele monitor techs on unit; telemetry monitored remotely and accessible via Ascom app
• CNA support at a ratio of 1 CNA to 10-14 patients
• RT equipment limited to CPAP and established BiPAP
• EPIC EMR used
• Floating required, with priority as first to float across Region I facilities (St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, and this facility)
• No charge nurse or house supervisor taking patient assignments

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS certification required
• 2+ years of related Med/Surg experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
• Ability to read telemetry strips preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for general medical patients requiring drip titration and monitoring
• Unit-specific orientation provided
• Professional colored scrubs permitted; no specific dress code restrictions
• Standby/float coverage expected when not needed on home unit
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role