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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - Telemetry for a System Float Pool position requiring at least 2 years of Tele/PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• 388-bed Level 3 Trauma Center hospital setting
• System Float Pool position covering Tele, PCU, and MedSurg units throughout the hospital
• May float to Tower 7 (PCU/Cardiac Tele), Tower 8 (MedSurg Overflow), Tower 9 (Ortho/Neuro), Tower 10 (Surgical/Oncology), Tower 11 (Medical Oncology), and ED Holding
• Patient populations include post-cath, CHF, arrhythmias, COPD, CVA, total joints, bariatric and oncology surgical patients, and medical oncology diagnoses
• Patient ratios range from 1:3-5 depending on unit and acuity
• May be floated to specialty areas such as ICU, ED, or Mother/Baby if comfortable and willing
• 12-hour night shifts, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• No on-call responsibilities
• EPIC EMR required
• Uses ICU Plum Medical IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of true Telemetry or PCU experience required
• Skills required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP delivery, chest tube management, drain management (hemovac, JP drains), ostomy care, wound vac management, dressing changes, peripheral IV starts, foley insertion/maintenance, and NG tube insertion/maintenance
• EPIC EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Float pool role requiring flexibility to work across multiple units within scope of practice
• Unit support includes CNAs, charge nurses, flex RNs, health unit coordinators, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, intensivists, rapid response/code teams, and wound care/ostomy teams
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus 2 shifts of unit orientation split into 6-hour increments across 4 different units
• Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start
• Schedules are created in 6-week increments and released about 2 weeks in advance via the UKG app
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter)
• RTO requests of up to 5 days can typically be approved
• Overtime may be available but is offered to core staff first, with a maximum of 5 12-hour shifts per week
• Scrubs must be solid color and professional, with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free and paid parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply