Med Surg Telemetry Neuro PCU RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Neuro RN for a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital, requiring telemetry proficiency and at least 2 years of neuro nursing experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical - Neuro unit within a 500-bed hospital
• Patient population includes neurosurgery, neurology, and epilepsy cases such as TBI, craniotomy, craniectomy, aneurysm clipping/coiling, spinal cord injury, stroke, and seizure disorders
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend required with scheduling flexibility
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within scope, with travelers prioritized to float first
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Must pass a telemetry/EKG dysrhythmia interpretation and management exam
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Skills required include IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and tracheostomy care
• Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• First-time travelers considered only with strong neuro experience

Additional Information

• Care for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response for dysrhythmias
• Magnet-designated, teaching, Level 1 Trauma facility
• Blue scrub color required
• Must take 1 of 3 major holidays off and work 2 holidays (eve/day)
• RTO limited to no more than 6 days, with none accommodated during the first 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Prior staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions