Travel Tele Float RN - $2,389 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Telemetry Float position requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg and Telemetry float position across multiple units
• Primary unit is Tele Float with potential to float across six Med Surg/Tele units and alternate care areas, including ER transition units
• Patient populations include surgical, trauma, long-term low acuity, general medical, cardiac/COVID, neuro, and ortho/spine cases
• RN patient ratios of 4-5 patients, CNA ratios of 8-11 patients
• Required to titrate common drips (insulin, heparin, nitro, dobutamine, dopamine, cardizem) per facility guidelines
• Tele monitored remotely by telemetry techs; RNs verify strip readings
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP, BiPap, and trach care (no vents)
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, full time, every other weekend
• May be required to float throughout the regional Med Surg/Tele division and to alternate hospitals in the region
• Standby/call requirement up to 4 times during the contract
• May be assigned CNA or entrance screener duties if needed, consistent with facility staff expectations

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must provide 2 professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Verify telemetry strip readings and support monitor tech reporting
• Administer and titrate medication drips per med-surg guidelines, escalating to critical care if max dosage reached
• Receive 4 hours of orientation on each of six primary Med Surg/Tele units; no orientation provided for alternate units
• Travelers required to take breaks when offered and may not refuse them
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 winter holidays
• No specific scrub color required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-773536. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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