Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler, LLC.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance +

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a System Float Pool role at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Spokane, WA. Requires at least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience and a WA or compact RN license. BLS is required; ACLS and NIHSS are preferred.

The role involves floating across multiple Med/Surg and specialty towers within a 388-bed hospital, with 12-hour shifts and a rotating schedule. Travel-friendly benefits and comprehensive unit support are included.

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP delivery
• Experience with chest tube management, drain management (hemovac, JP drains), ostomies, and wound vacs
• Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Responsibilities

• System Float Pool role floating across multiple Med/Surg and specialty towers within a 388-bed hospital
• Tower 7 Cardio Tower: Med/Surg patients, ratios 1:4-5
• Tower 8: COVID ward and Med/Surg overflow with COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, cardiac monitoring, CIWA/detox patients, ratios 1:4-5
• Tower 9: Neuro/Spine and Ortho patients including CVA, seizures, laminectomies, fusions, total joints, trauma ortho, ratios 1:5-6
• Tower 10: Surgical patients including bariatric, gender affirmation, plastics, GI/GU, ENT, and oncology surgeries, ratios 1:5-6
• Tower 11: Medical-Oncology unit with high acuity patients including CHF, traches, COPD, pneumonia, CKD/AKI, pancreatitis, ratios 1:5-6
• May also float to ED Holding or other specialty units such as PCU, ICU, or Mother/Baby if skillset allows
• 12-hour day and night shifts, scheduled 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Every other weekend required, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• Weekend-only scheduling option may be available upon request
• No on-call requirement, though overtime may be available
• Uses Epic for charting, Pyxis for medication dispensing, and ICU Plum Medical IV pumps
• Supported by CNAs, Flex Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators, 24/7 Hospitalist and RT coverage, and telemetry monitoring
• Floats across multiple towers and units based on census needs

Skills

WA/Compact RN license

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

NIHSS preferred

Med/Surg nursing experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

High flow oxygen delivery

CPAP/BiPAP delivery

Chest tube management

Drain management (hemovac, JP drains)

Ostomies

Wound vacs

Telemetry competency exam

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

ICU Plum Medical IV pumps

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a System Float Pool role at a Level 3 Trauma Center requiring at least 1 year of experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, and CPAP/BiPAP delivery
• Experience with chest tube management, drain management (hemovac, JP drains), ostomies, and wound vacs
• Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Responsibilities

• System Float Pool role floating across multiple Med/Surg and specialty towers within a 388-bed hospital
• Tower 7 Cardio Tower: Med/Surg patients, ratios 1:4-5
• Tower 8: COVID ward and Med/Surg overflow with COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, cardiac monitoring, CIWA/detox patients, ratios 1:4-5
• Tower 9: Neuro/Spine and Ortho patients including CVA, seizures, laminectomies, fusions, total joints, trauma ortho, ratios 1:5-6
• Tower 10: Surgical patients including bariatric, gender affirmation, plastics, GI/GU, ENT, and oncology surgeries, ratios 1:5-6
• Tower 11: Medical-Oncology unit with high acuity patients including CHF, traches, COPD, pneumonia, CKD/AKI, pancreatitis, ratios 1:5-6 (no chemotherapy administration required)
• May also float to ED Holding or other specialty units such as PCU, ICU, or Mother/Baby if skillset allows
• 12-hour day and night shifts, scheduled 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Scheduling built in 6-week cycles with schedules provided about 2 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• Weekend-only scheduling option (Fri/Sat/Sun) may be available upon request
• No on-call requirement, though overtime may be available
• Uses Epic for charting, Pyxis for medication dispensing, and ICU Plum Medical IV pumps
• Supported by CNAs at 1:10-1:12 ratio, Flex Nurses for breaks and tasking, Health Unit Coordinators, 24/7 Hospitalist and RT coverage, and centralized telemetry monitoring
• Floats across multiple towers and units based on census needs and comfort with specialty patient populations
• Receives general hospital orientation plus a 12-hour home unit orientation and 4 hours of orientation on floating units
• Charge nurses typically do not carry a patient assignment but may assist with breaks if Flex Nurse is unavailable
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per season (Summer/Winter)
• Scrubs may be any color or pattern as long as they are professional in appearance
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Free and paid parking options available on-site

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-775353

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