Travel Med Surg RN - $2,103 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Burn/Plastics unit requiring at least 1 year of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• 13-week night shift assignment (3x12 Hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Burn/Plastics Medical Surgical unit with 15 rooms and 26 beds
• Patient population includes Adult Burn, Plastic, and Pediatric Trauma and Burn patients
• Average daily census of 22 patients
• Patient ratios of 3-4:1 (day) and 4-5:1 (night)
• Special procedures include anesthesia-assisted wound care (Nitrous available) in 2 tank rooms and a bath room
• A dedicated wound care RN assists the primary RN in tank rooms during 8-hour day shifts (0700-1530)
• EtCO2 monitoring required for specific patients
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers float first within scope to meet facility needs
• EPIC charting system used (hardstop, experience required)

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required
• Skills needed include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
• Wound care/wound vac experience required
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA)
• Conscious sedation experience preferred
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital with 500 staffed beds
• Scrubs provided by facility (blue)
• Facility can cancel up to 1 shift per 2-week contract period
• RTO should be kept to a minimum and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks or orientation week
• Prior UW staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Parking available onsite for a daily fee or via offsite garage with weekday shuttle service

American Traveler Job ID #P-782642. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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