Travel Med Surg​/Telemetry RN

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/22/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg-Tele RN for a 13-week short-term acute care assignment requiring 2 years of experience and a WA or compact RN license.

• Surgical Acute unit caring for post-surgical, medical-surgical, and medical-telemetry patients
• Telemetry patients monitored remotely via on-site Central Monitoring Unit (CMU)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on both day and night shifts
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required between like units within skill set
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, chest tube management, oxygen administration, feeding tube care, wound care/wound vac, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and rapid response/code teams required
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across a wide range of post-surgical, medical-surgical, and telemetry patients
• Facility is a short-term acute care hospital with 325 staffed beds
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for a travel contract
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel employee and must live outside the 50-mile radius
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests should be submitted upfront and kept minimal, ideally under 7 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pending license candidates accepted, with preference for quick starts
• May be required to float between sister facilities within the region

American Traveler Job  #P-750139. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.