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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Med/Surg RN for a System Float Pool position at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• System Float Pool position within a 388-bed Level 3 Trauma Center hospital
• Floats across multiple med/surg units including Cardio Tower, COVID/overflow ward, Neuro/Spine/Ortho, Surgical Oncology, and Medical-Oncology floors
• Patient populations include cardiac, neuro, ortho, surgical oncology, medical-oncology, and COVID cases
• Day shift ratios of 1:4-5 and night shift ratios of 1:5-6
• May float to other specialty areas such as PCU, ICU, or Mother/Baby if qualified and comfortable
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled 0700-1930
• Schedule built in 6-week cycles with notice provided approximately 2 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• Weekend-only scheduling (Fri/Sat/Sun) may be available upon request
• No on-call requirement, though overtime is available
• EPIC charting system used along with ICU Plum Medical IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP delivery
• Experience with chest tube management, drain management (Hemovac, JP drains), ostomies, and wound vacs required
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple med/surg and overflow units as part of a system float pool
• Supported by CNAs (1:10-12 ratio), flex nurses, health unit coordinators, hospitalists, and 24/7 respiratory therapy
• Centralized telemetry monitoring support available
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus a 12-hour home unit shift and 4 hours for floating units
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per season (Summer/Winter)
• Scrubs may be any color or pattern as long as professional in appearance
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply