Travel MS/Tele Float RN - $2,353 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele Float Pool position requiring prior travel experience and strong ortho/neuro/cardiac telemetry skills at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Float pool position covering acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Patient population includes ortho/neuro-stroke and cardiac telemetry cases
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheters on ortho floors
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required, with flexibility requested
• No on-call requirements
• Float within scope to meet facility needs, including split shifts across two units (e.g., 8 hours in one area, 4 hours in another)
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required (proof of pending license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, specifically in MS/Tele or stepdown at a Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Prior travel nursing experience required, minimum of 1 completed travel contract
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry proficiency exam at orientation
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Strong ortho/neuro clinical skills required
• Experience with insulin drip titration required
• Skills in neurological/psychiatric care, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, cardiac monitoring, and pre/post cardiac cath/surgery care

Additional Information

• Provide float pool nursing coverage across acute care and telemetry units at a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Strong time management skills needed due to potential for split-unit shifts
• Manager prefers to avoid scheduling travel pairs together
• Must be able to work 2 of 3 major holidays, with no RTO permitted on Christmas
• RTO cannot be requested during the first two weeks of the assignment and should be kept to a minimum overall
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Previous UW/Harborview staff must have a separation of at least 18 months before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Any solid color scrubs accepted; light blue scrubs also provided on unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-749664. 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 Float Pool

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