Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Float

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00–07:30)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Float position covering multiple acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite.
• Units include Ortho, Neuro-Stroke, Cardiac Telemetry.
• Shift split may require working 8 hours in one area and 4 hours in another; strong time management skills needed.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6.
• Must work all scheduled shifts; no scheduling exceptions outside approved requests.
• Floating within scope of practice to meet facility needs is required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend; flexibility expected.
• Travel pairs are discouraged.
• Locals within the area are accepted.
• Compact nursing license accepted; pending licenses are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Minimum of 2 years telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with peripheral nerve catheters, particularly in high-volume orthopedic settings.
• Orthopedics nursing experience.
• Stroke nursing experience.

Orientation & Testing

• Orientation includes pass/fail testing with an 80% passing score required.
• Dysrhythmia competency exam must be completed and passed at least 10 days prior to start.
• Additional modules and testing (medication, stroke education) must be completed before or during orientation.
• Epic electronic health record system used for charting (mandatory).

Special Skills & Requirements

• Proficiency in managing peripheral nerve catheters (high volume on orthopedic floors).
• Ability to work night shifts and float across multiple units.
• Must be able to wear any solid color scrubs; light blue scrubs provided on unit.
• Daily onsite parking available (fees apply).

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start.
• National and state-specific background checks including sex offender and OIG/SAM checks.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (not required by facility but required by agency).
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required).
• Drug screen within 12 months (agency requirement, not facility).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination (for tracking purposes)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start; annual TB questionnaire required.
• Annual stroke education required for all RNs working in neuro and float units.

Documentation & Compliance

• Professional badge photo required.
• Must sign facility-specific job description, license acknowledgment, equipment safety form, health history form, policies and procedures acknowledgment, PCIS agreement, personal data form, and code of conduct acknowledgment.
• WA license complaint clearance required for all using a Washington State license.
• Two professional references required.
• Background packet including personal data form, national background check form, and other required documents must be completed prior to start.

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling accommodations.
• Shuttle service available for offsite parking (weekday use only).
• Facility is Magnet, Teaching, Level I Trauma center with 500 staffed beds.
• Candidates must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and acute care float experience who are comfortable working night shifts and managing complex cardiac patients.