Travel Acute Care Float RN - $2,255 per week

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

• Specialty:
  Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 3+ years of acute care experience and prior travel assignment history.

• Acute Care Float Pool role within a 450-bed teaching hospital with 290 acute care beds
• Float to Medical-Surgical, BMT, Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Telemetry, Neuro, Rehab, Transplant, Short Stay and boarding units
• Resource Team travelers may float to ED, PACU, ICU or other boarding areas to care for boarding patients
• Day shift may involve changing units up to 3 times within a 12-hour shift
• Patient population includes gynecology, urology, and oncology patients dispersed throughout the hospital
• Day shift ratios 1:3-4;
  Night shift ratios 1:4-5
• 17-week assignment with 3x12-hour shifts, nights
• Weekend work required on an as-needed basis
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within the hospital required to all acute care units, rehab, and boarding areas
• No floating to sister hospitals
• Uses Epic for charting
• Orientation includes exposure to 5 different units over the first 3 shifts

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 3 years of acute care experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience titrating insulin and Heparin drips highly preferred
• Experience with PCAs and managing epidural medications such as Ketamine preferred
• Skills checklist and references must be completed within the past 6 months by a direct supervisor

• Care for high-acuity acute care patients in a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Charge nurse is not included in staffing ratios, except boarding charge which is included
• Required to work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO should be kept to a minimum (aim for 6 days or fewer) to maximize scheduling flexibility, with stricter limits during peak summer and winter holiday periods
• RTO cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks or orientation week of the assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Prior UW Medical Center staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• Scrubs may be any color; scrubs are provided for OR personnel
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

American Traveler Job  #P-745925. 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 Float Pool

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.