Tele Float RN
Tacoma, WA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$53-57/hourOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Tele Float RN
Location
Tacoma, Washington
Contract Length
13 weeks
Schedule
- 12-hour day shifts
- Full time
- Every other weekend
- Schedule based on staffing need to cover the entire med surg division
Unit / Setting
- Med/Surg and Telemetry
- Primary assignment is to the med surg/tele division
- Travelers may float to all MS/Tele divisions
- Alternate med surg/tele units include:
- 7th Floor surgical unit
- 8BC long term low acuity unit
- 9th Floor general medical unit
- 2 South short stay cardiac/COVID unit
- 3 South Neuro unit
- 4 South ortho and spine unit
- 10th Floor Med Surg Oncology
- ER Transition Unit
- ERT
- CDU
- MSW
Required Qualifications
- BLS
- At least 2 years acute care experience
- RN license
- Cannot have been full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
Clinical Responsibilities / Expectations
- RNs take 4-5 patients
- Must titrate drips as needed within med surg guidelines
- Telemetry is monitored remotely by telemetry techs, and RNs verify strip readings
- May be assigned as a CNA if RN short
- May be assigned as an entrance screener if needed
Float / Coverage
- Required to float throughout Region Two if needed:
- St. Clare Hospital – Lakewood, WA
- St. Elizabeth Hospital – Enumclaw, WA
- St Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma, WA
- Rate differential applies when floated outside of SJMC
Additional Details
- CNAs take 8-11 patients
- RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, trachs, and no vents
- Call/standby may be required up to 4 times during the contract
- 1-2 winter holidays required
- Travelers must take breaks when offered and cannot refuse
- No specific scrub color required
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Tacoma, WA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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