Med Surg / Telemetry RN - Float Pool
Spokane Valley, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a System Float Pool position requiring at least 1 year of telemetry or PCU experience and the ability to float across multiple units.

Details

• 123-bed Level III Trauma Center community hospital in Spokane Valley, WA
• System Float Pool role covering Med/Surg (3rd Floor), Acute Respiratory (2nd Floor), ED/MS Overflow (1st Floor), and Progressive Care units
• Med/Surg patients include COPD, CHF, sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, cellulitis, pancreatitis, and ETOH withdrawal, plus surgical/ortho, GI, GU, GYN, podiatry, and ENT post-op patients
• Acute Respiratory floor manages COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and other respiratory patients using high flow and BiPap support
• Progressive Care unit cares for PCU-level patients only (no ICU, cath lab, major cardiac/neuro surgery, or trauma cases), including Afib with RVR requiring q4h checks
• Telemetry monitoring supported by dedicated tele techs in addition to bedside monitoring
• Patient ratios are 1:5 on Med/Surg and 1:3 on PCU with no CNA support
• 12-hour day and night shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730) with mandatory breaks and meals
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floats to PCU and Med/Surg patients anywhere in the hospital
• No on-call requirement, though low census is possible
• EPIC EMR, ICU Plum Medical IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system used

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of true telemetry or PCU experience required
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam during the compliance process
• Skills required include high flow O2, chest tube management, peripheral IV starts/maintenance, wound care/dressing changes, wound vac management, JP/hemovac drains, nephrostomy tube care, pain management, PCA, central line management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with drips such as Heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and nitro required

Additional Information

• Support team includes CNAs on Med-Surg units, Charge RN resource support, 24/7 phlebotomy, RT, and hospitalist coverage, daytime OT/PT/SLP, Rapid Response/Code Team, and centralized tele monitoring with techs
• Orientation includes 1 day of classroom training with skills check-off, followed by 12 hours of unit orientation split across three units
• Shift safety huddle conducted at the start of every shift
• Scrubs must be a solid professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available in a designated area
• Holiday coverage of 1 holiday per contract required
• Up to 5 days of RTO can be approved
• Schedules are created in 6-week increments, with block scheduling attempted but not guaranteed for night shift
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Unit has a positive culture with many travelers extending contracts or converting to staff positions