Med Surg RN - System Float Pool
Spokane, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,183/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration14 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care301 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a System Float Pool role at a Level 3 Trauma Center requiring at least 1 year of experience and a WA or compact RN license.
Details
- System Float Pool role floating across multiple Med/Surg and specialty towers within a 388-bed hospital
- Tower 7 Cardio Tower: Med/Surg patients, ratios 1:4-5
- Tower 8: COVID ward and Med/Surg overflow with COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, cardiac monitoring, CIWA/detox patients, ratios 1:4-5
- Tower 9: Neuro/Spine and Ortho patients including CVA, seizures, laminectomies, fusions, total joints, trauma ortho, ratios 1:5-6
- Tower 10: Surgical patients including bariatric, gender affirmation, plastics, GI/GU, ENT, and oncology surgeries, ratios 1:5-6
- Tower 11: Medical-Oncology unit with high acuity patients including CHF, traches, COPD, pneumonia, CKD/AKI, pancreatitis, ratios 1:5-6 (no chemotherapy administration required)
- May also float to ED Holding or other specialty units such as PCU, ICU, or Mother/Baby if skillset allows
- 12-hour day and night shifts, scheduled 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
- Scheduling built in 6-week cycles with schedules provided about 2 weeks in advance
- Every other weekend required, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
- Weekend-only scheduling option (Fri/Sat/Sun) may be available upon request
- No on-call requirement, though overtime may be available
- Uses Epic for charting, Pyxis for medication dispensing, and ICU Plum Medical IV pumps
- Supported by CNAs at 1:10-1:12 ratio, Flex Nurses for breaks and tasking, Health Unit Coordinators, 24/7 Hospitalist and RT coverage, and centralized telemetry monitoring
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
- Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start
Additional Information
- Floats across multiple towers and units based on census needs and comfort with specialty patient populations
- Receives general hospital orientation plus a 12-hour home unit orientation and 4 hours of orientation on floating units
- Charge nurses typically do not carry a patient assignment but may assist with breaks if Flex Nurse is unavailable
- Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per season (Summer/Winter)
- Scrubs may be any color or pattern as long as they are professional in appearance
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Free and paid parking options available on-site
Facility
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 301 beds
Employer
American Traveler
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Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
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Spokane, WA
About
Spokane is Washington's second-largest city, located 20 miles west of the Idaho state line. It offers an ideal mix of city attractions and outdoor adventure, enjoyed under frequent sunny skies. Summers are typically hot and dry and popular for hiking, fishing and golfing, while winters bring easy access to skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports. Less than an hour from Downtown, Mt. Spokane features numerous ski runs and a vast terrain park. You’ll also find many parks throughout the city, including Riverfront Park, with multiple vantage points for viewing Spokane Falls and Spokane River. It also hosts quite a few attractions, including public art, a carousel and the Numerica SkyRide that takes you over the magnificent cascades. The river runs right through Downtown Spokane, home to trendy pubs and eateries, indie boutiques, a theater and beautifully restored historic buildings.
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