Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

American Traveler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool in Washington. The role covers acute care and telemetry units with Ortho/Neuro-Stroke and Cardiac Tele patients, requiring strong time management and a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Shifts include 8- or 4-hour blocks; every other weekend with flexibility; Epic charting is used; COVID vaccination is required; prior travel history preferred with 2+ years of MS/Tele experience.

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years MS/Tele or stepdown experience in a Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Minimum of 1 prior travel contract required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry proficiency exam at orientation
• BSN preferred
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and cardiac monitoring required
• Strong ortho and neuro clinical skills required
• Epic charting experience preferred but not required
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• 2 professional references required, preferably supervisory

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering all acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Work involves Ortho/Neuro-Stroke and Cardiac Tele patient populations
• Shifts may be split into 8-hour and 4-hour segments across different units, requiring strong time management
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Every other weekend requirement with flexibility expected
• No on-call responsibilities
• Required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic for charting
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheter management on ortho floors

Skills

MS/Telemetry experience

Telemetry interpretation

Ortho/Neuro-Stroke

Dysrhythmias interpretation

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic charting

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Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 2026

Length

18 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Moderate

The facility is receiving a steady flow of submissions — a good time to get yours in

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and prior travel assignment history at a Level I trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Float pool position covering all acute care and telemetry units, including Behavioral Health and Respite
• Work involves Ortho/Neuro-Stroke and Cardiac Tele patient populations
• Shifts may be split into 8-hour and 4-hour segments across different units, requiring strong time management
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5
• Every other weekend requirement with flexibility expected
• No on-call responsibilities
• Required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic for charting
• High volume of peripheral nerve catheter management on ortho floors

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele or stepdown experience in a Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Minimum of 1 prior travel contract required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must pass a fill-in-the-blank telemetry proficiency exam at orientation
• BSN preferred
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and cardiac monitoring required
• Strong ortho and neuro clinical skills required
• Epic charting experience preferred but not required
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• 2 professional references required, preferably supervisory

Additional Information

• Provide float pool nursing care across multiple acute care and telemetry units within scope of practice
• Manage complex cardiac, neuro, and ortho trauma patients including total joint replacement and pre/post cardiac cath cases
• Any solid color scrubs accepted; facility also provides light blue scrubs for OR use
• RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of the assignment, including orientation week
• Holiday coverage required: 2 holidays worked (eve/day), with 1 of 3 major holidays off; no RTO permitted for Christmas
• Prior UW staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no mile radius restriction
• Manager prefers to avoid placing travel pairs on the unit
• First-time travelers will not be considered

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,510/wk

Assignment Total (18 Weeks)

$45,171

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$130,495

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,718/wk

Lodging

$177.36 x 7 days = $1,242

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,510/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,281 - $2,510. The $2,510 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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