Tele Float RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float position requiring 2+ years acute care experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg and Telemetry float position across multiple units within St Joseph Medical Center and Region Two facilities
• Primary unit covers 6 specialty areas: surgical/trauma, long-term low acuity, general medical, cardiac/short stay, neuro, and ortho/spine
• May also float to alternate assignments including Med Surg Oncology and ER Transition units (ERT, CDU, MSW)
• May be assigned CNA or entrance screener duties if short-staffed, consistent with facility staff expectations
• RN to patient ratio of 4-5 patients; CNAs carry 8-11 patients
• Telemetry monitored remotely by telemetry techs; RNs verify strip readings
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, and trach care (no ventilators)
• RNs titrate common drips including insulin, heparin, nitro, dobutamine, dopamine, and Cardizem per med surg guidelines
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, full time, every other weekend
• Floating required throughout the entire Med Surg/Tele division and potentially to other Region Two facilities (St. Clare Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital)
• Call/standby requirement up to 4 times during the contract
• Charge RN present on each unit; House Supervisor coverage 11am-7am

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and drip titration required
• Ability to float across multiple med surg/telemetry units

Additional Information

• Unit-specific orientation provided (4 hours each) for primary units; alternate float units follow standard med surg care expectations
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 winter holidays
• No specific scrub color required
• Breaks must be taken when offered and cannot be refused
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers may be considered