Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No parking fees

First-time travelers welcome

Local candidates accepted at a lower账

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Spokane, WA for a 13-week night shift assignment (19:00-07:00). Must hold WA or compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, and have 1 year of PCU/telemetry experience; Epic EMR experience required.

You may float between units, work 3x12s, 1:4 patient ratio, and be prepared for travel within the health system. Travel rates include lodging and meals; local candidates may be offered lower bill rates.

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license in hand at submission.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/step-down/telemetry experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to PCU/telemetry patients, including cardiac, neurological, and substance withdrawal cases.
• Floating between units as needed and maintaining patient safety.
• Adhere to Epic EMR documentation and nursing protocols.

Skills

Telemetry/step-down experience

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Phlebotomy

Education

WA RN license or Compact RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring WA or compact RN licensure and prior telemetry/step-down experience.

Job Details

• Location: Spokane, Washington
• 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.
• Low: The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a Short Term Acute Care, Level III Trauma Center
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floating between units required
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/step-down/telemetry experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with respiratory care including chest tubes, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with insulin drip titration and management preferred
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required
• Must not have Nursys or background check hits

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to PCU/telemetry patients, including cardiac, neurological, and substance withdrawal cases
• Scrubs of any color permitted; surgical attire provided for Surgical Services/SPT
• No parking fees at this facility
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities within the same health system
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not currently reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for the travel rate
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Limited RTO accommodated; extensive time-off requests may delay offer approval
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

Pay Overview

$2,258/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,354

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$117,416

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$900/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 36 hours/wk = $900

Weekly Stipends

$1,358/wk

Lodging

$126.00 x 7 days = $882

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,258/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,032 - $2,258. The $2,258 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Job ID: P-756389