Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

American Traveler; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit in Spokane, WA. The role features 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00–19:00), a 36-hour week, and 13-week assignment with 1 opening. Neurology cases, NIHSS proficiency, and WA or compact RN license are required.

Responsibilities include neuro telemetry care, post-surgical neurology patients, and potential unit floating. Epic EMR experience and weekend coverage are expected; credentialing timelines apply.

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Neurology RN experience required, including NIH Stroke Scale familiarity and post-surgical neurology care.
• Skills in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac).
• Cardiac monitoring skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring.
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro Stepdown/Telemetry unit of an acute care hospital.
• Cares for post-surgical neurology patients and various neurology diagnoses including CVA, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.
• Patient ratio of 1:4.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00.
• Floating between units required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Skills

Neurology RN experience

NIHSS proficiency

BiPAP/CPAP management

Cardiac monitoring

Procedural sedation

Supervisory references

Tools

Epic EMR

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Job ID: P-751939

Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

Spokane, Washington

Assignment Overview

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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.

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Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring neurology experience, NIHSS proficiency, and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Neuro Stepdown/Telemetry unit of an acute care hospital
• Cares for post-surgical neurology patients and various neurology diagnoses including CVA, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Floating between units required
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Neurology RN experience required, including comfort with the NIH Stroke Scale and care of post-surgical neurology patients
• Skills in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management and chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Cardiac monitoring skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Level II Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching hospital setting
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to complex neurology and telemetry patients
• May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; minimal RTO preferred to expedite the process
• Any color scrubs accepted for RN staff
• Former Providence facility employees may return as travelers after a 3-month wait, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate; radius requirement of 50 miles applies

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

Overview

$2,036/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,472

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$105,889

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,244/wk

Lodging

$109.76 x 7 days = $768

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,036/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,833 - $2,036. The $2,036 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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