Travel Medical-Surgical​/Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring prior travel experience and strong telemetry skills.

• Inpatient Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a 500-bed Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital
• Diverse patient population including medicine, cardiology, telemetry, surgical/vascular, ortho, neuro/neurosurgery, gynecology, and urology, as well as trauma and vulnerable populations
• Day shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 07:00–19:30
• Patient ratios are 1:3–4 on days and 1:4–5 on nights
• Every other weekend required; must be flexible with unit scheduling needs
• Floating within the hospital required to meet facility needs
• Charting via Epic (required)
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available
• Provide nursing care to a broad spectrum of medical-surgical telemetry patients, including management of cardiac drips (no titration)
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Prior UW Health system staff must be separated from the facility for a minimum of 18 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO cannot be accommodated during orientation week; keep RTO requests to a minimum
• RN orientation is offered twice per month
• Pre-start online modules are required (approximately 5–6 hours);
  Epic module is completed during orientation
• Scrubs may be any solid color; light blue scrubs are provided on the unit
• Onsite parking is available for a daily fee; an offsite parking option is also available approximately 1 mile from the facility with weekday shuttle service (5 AM–10 PM, Monday–Friday)

• Active WA state RN license or Compact RN license required (pending license not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 3 years strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Required certifications: BLS and Phlebotomy
• Preferred certifications: ACLS and CPI
• Proficient telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management required — a telemetry competency test will be administered
• Required skills:
  
  IV starts, phlebotomy, med/surg nursing, telemetry monitoring, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, medication management, and cardiac drip management (non-titration)
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• Two references required; at least one must be from a supervisor or charge nurse
• Date of birth required for consideration

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-674803. 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.