Travel Telemetry RN - $2,492 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• 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 Registered Nurse - Telemetry for a System Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of true Tele or PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level 3 Trauma Center hospital setting, 388 beds
• System Float Pool position with floating required to any unit housing Tele/MedSurg patients, including Tower 7 (PCU/Cardiac Tele), Tower 8 (MedSurg Overflow), Tower 9 (Ortho/Neuro), Tower 10 (Surgical/Oncology), Tower 11 (Medical Oncology), and ED Holding
• Tower 7 patient population includes post-cath, chest pain, NSTEMI, temporary pacers, pacemakers, CHF, and arrhythmias with ratios of 1:3-5
• Tower 8 patient population includes COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, and simple post-surgical cases with ratios of 1:5
• Tower 9 patient population includes CVA, seizures, laminectomies, fusions, total joints, and ORIFs with ratios of 1:4-5
• Tower 10 patient population includes bariatric, gender affirmation, plastics, GI/GU, ENT, and specialty oncology surgeries with ratios of 1:4-5
• Tower 11 patient population includes ETOH/IVDA, CHF, traches, COPD, pneumonia, and dialysis patients with ratios of 1:4-5; chemotherapy administration not required
• May also float to other specialty areas (ICU, ED, Mother/Baby, etc.) if comfortable and willing
• 12-hour night shifts, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• No on-call requirements
• EPIC EMR required
• Uses ICU Plum Medical IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of true Telemetry or PCU experience
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP delivery, chest tube management, drain management, ostomy care, wound vac management, dressing changes, peripheral IV starts, foley insertion/maintenance, and NG tube insertion/maintenance
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Float pool role with assignments made within scope of practice across multiple units
• Unit support includes CNA (1:10-12), Flex RN on Tower 7, Health Unit Coordinator, 24/7 Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, Intensivist, Rapid Response/Code Team, and Wound Care/Ostomy Team
• Charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus 2 shifts of unit orientation split into 6-hour increments across 4 common float units
• Holiday coverage expected for 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter)
• RTO requests of up to 5 days can typically be approved
• Schedule is built in 6-week increments and provided approximately 2 weeks in advance via UKG app
• Overtime may be available but is offered to core staff first; maximum of 5 12-hour shifts per week
• Scrub requirement: solid color, professional, no graphics or logos
• Free and paid parking available on-site
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-776048. 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 - Telemetry

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