Med-Surg/Telemetry Float RN
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele 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 nurse position covering Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Required to work all scheduled shifts; no scheduling outside approved requests.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6.
• Must be proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheters on orthopedic floors.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Split 12-hour shifts into 8 hours in one area and 4 hours in another; strong time management skills required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend; flexibility requested.
• Locals accepted.
• Compact nursing license accepted; pending licenses not accepted.
• Travel pairs are discouraged by management.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital, Level I trauma center.
• 500 staffed beds.
• Float pool covers acute care, telemetry, behavioral health, and respite units.
• Experience with Orthopedics, Neurology, Stroke, and Cardiac Telemetry required.
• Charting system: Epic (mandatory).
• Scrub color: Any solid color; light blue scrubs provided on unit.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with high volume of peripheral nerve catheters.
• Stroke experience, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Health and Safety Documentation

• Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but required by agency).
• Mask fit test within 12 months (3M 1860R, 1860S, or 1870+ masks).
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years) or declination form.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines).
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; vaccine series plus re-titer if needed).
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines).
  • Annual flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season).
  • COVID vaccination or declination (for tracking purposes).
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Drug screen within past 12 months (agency requirement; not required by facility).
• Meningococcal vaccine required only for microbiology lab techs (not applicable here).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 1, and WA WATCH search.
• Education verification required.
• WA State license complaint clearance required for all using WA license.
• Suicide prevention training required for multi-state licensed nurses working in WA.
• Demographic attestation required for multi-state licensed nurses working in WA.
• Badge photo required (professional, waist-up, clear lighting, no hats).
• Various facility-specific signed documents required (e.g., license acknowledgment, equipment safety, health history, policies and procedures, job description, PCIS agreement, personal data form, code of conduct acknowledgment).

Additional Notes

• Orientation modules must be completed before start date; typically take 2-3 hours.
• Shuttle service available for offsite parking (weekday use only).
• Daily onsite parking fees apply.
• Candidates must be flexible with weekend scheduling and shift assignments.
• No block scheduling accommodations.
• Candidates must complete all pending license requirements (e.g., fingerprinting) prior to starting.

References and Evaluations

• Two professional references required.
• Performance evaluations may be completed by managers after assignment completion.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and medical-surgical float experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.