Med Surg / Tele Float RN
Silverdale, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Tele Float position requiring WA or compact RN license and ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care setting within a 32-bed Med/Surg/Telemetry float unit
• Patient ratios of 5:1, with potential for 6:1 during inpatient boarding
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, cellulitis, ETOH withdrawal, kidney issues, dementia, and CVA
• Epic EMR used for charting
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930)
• Weekend requirement every other weekend
• Floating required between Med Surg, PCU, ED boarding, and temporary bed location units
• Charge nurse and nurse aide support available (typically 4-5 aides per shift)
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy support
• Cross-shift IV SWAT team available for assistance
• Telemetry monitors used, with nurses responsible for strip review
• Administers drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Insulin (non-DKA protocol), and comfort narcotics
• Close observation provided through camera monitoring
• No ventilator management required

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or Compact license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred but not required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Varied floor-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required
• Professional scrub colors, patterns, and styles accepted (no specific color requirement)
• First-time travelers may be considered