Telemetry RN - Float Pool
Spokane, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - Telemetry for a System Float Pool position at a Level 3 Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of true Tele or PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• System Float Pool position within a 388-bed Level 3 Trauma Center
• May float to Tele/PCU, MedSurg, Ortho/Neuro, Surgical, and Medical Oncology units, as well as ED Holding and other specialty areas within scope of practice
• Patient populations include cardiac (post-cath, CHF, arrhythmias), MedSurg overflow, ortho/neuro, surgical oncology, and medical oncology cases
• Typical ratios range from 1:3-5 depending on unit and acuity
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic EMR, ICU Plum Medical IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of true Telemetry or PCU experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP delivery, chest tube management, drain management, ostomies, wound vacs, dressing changes, peripheral IV starts, foley insertion/maintenance, and NG tube insertion/maintenance
• Epic EMR experience required
• Willingness to float to various units within scope of practice required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple float units including cardiac tele, medical oncology, ortho/neuro, and surgical units
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, flex RNs, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, intensivists, rapid response team, and wound care/ostomy team
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus two 12-hour shifts split across four units for unit-specific orientation
• Traveler Telemetry Competency exam must be completed and passed prior to start
• 1-2 holiday shifts expected per season (summer/winter)
• RTO requests of up to 5 days can be approved
• Schedules are released in 6-week cycles, approximately 2 weeks in advance, with unit assignments managed via UKG
• Scrubs must be solid color and professional, without graphics or logos
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates uncomfortable caring for gender affirmation surgery patients should not apply, though training is available for those willing