Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

American Traveler

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Travel Telemetry - Stepdown position in Seattle, WA. The role requires at least 2 years of RN experience with telemetry proficiency at a Magnet Hospital. You will care for Neuro patients in a high-acuity setting and collaborate with a traveling team.

The assignment is 18 weeks, dayshift, 3x12hr shifts, with 7:00-19:30 hours, and no on-call responsibilities. Active WA license and NIHSS/BLS are required, with competency exams to pass.

Qualifications

Active WA or compact RN license required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
Telemetry/dysrhythmia interpretation and management competency exam.
Prior travel experience preferred; first-time travelers considered only with strong neuro experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to neurosurgical, neurological, and epilepsy patients.
Perform cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation.
Respond to emergencies and administer neuro-focused care.
Use Epic charting system for documentation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Dysrhythmia interpretation

IV start

Tracheostomy care

Education

Active WA or compact RN license

Tools

Epic

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Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

Seattle, Washington

Assignment Overview

Overview

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Magnet Hospital

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Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 28, 2026

Length

18 weeks

Openings

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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Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown Neuro unit position requiring 2 years of experience and telemetry proficiency at a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

Stepdown Neuro unit within a Magnet, teaching, Level 1 Trauma hospital
Patient population includes Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Epilepsy cases such as TBI, craniotomy, craniectomy, aneurysm clipping/coiling, spinal cord injury, stroke, seizure, and change in mental status
Patient ratio of 1:5
Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00-19:30
Every other weekend required with scheduling flexibility
No on-call responsibilities
Floating within scope required, with travelers prioritized to float first
Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

Active WA or compact RN license required
Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS
Must pass a telemetry/dysrhythmia interpretation and management competency exam
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Prior travel experience preferred; first-time travelers considered only with strong neuro experience
Required skills: IV start, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care and management
Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required

Additional Information

Provide nursing care to neurosurgical, neurological, and epilepsy patients including those with TBI, craniotomy, spinal cord injury, and stroke
Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
Holiday coverage required: may request 1 of 3 major holidays off but must work 2 holidays (eve/day)
RTO limited to no more than 6 days, with no RTO permitted during the first 2 weeks or orientation week
Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction
Prior UW/Harborview staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a traveler
First-time travelers considered only if they have strong neuro experience

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

$2,168/wk

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,376/wk

Lodging

$128.52 x 7 days = $900

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,168/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,985 - $2,168. The weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, reflects the lower end of this range for local candidates and higher end of this range for travel candidates. 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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