Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,166 per week
1 day ago
Tacoma
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. • Specialty: Med Surg, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/26/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position with Epic experience and BLS certification, working day shifts and floating within multiple units. • Work in the Med/Surg Float Pool within a hospital setting, • Required to float among all Med/Surg units, ED Holding, and potentially to Allenmore Hospital (2.5 miles away) as needed, • Patient population includes post-surgical (GI, Ortho, Gynecology), medical (COPD, CHF, DVT, AKI), and Covid patients, • Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5, • Includes care of post-op ortho/neuro, general post-surgical, GI surgeries, wound care, drains, ostomies, traches (stable), and bariatric surgery, • 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required; rare occasions may include back-to-back weekends, • Epic EMR experience is required, • Orientation includes one day general hospital and one day unit-specific orientation, plus an additional day on similar units, • Unit support provided by CNAs (1:10-12 ratios), centralized telemetry monitoring, hospitalist, and respiratory therapy 24/7, • Must be comfortable performing general nursing skills such as basic rhythm interpretation, IV antibiotics, heparin drips, nebulizer treatments, and CIWA protocols, • Standard nursing responsibilities include using whiteboards, hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and pain management documentation, • Saline flushes are treated as medications and must not be left unattended; medication wasting requires two-nurse verification, • Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable, • Free parking is provided in designated areas, • Manager approval is required for more than 5 days of time off, • One day of general hospital orientation, one day of unit orientation, and additional like-unit orientation are provided before starting, • First-time travelers must have 2 years of Med/Surg experience to be considered, • Active WA or compact RN license required, • BLS certification required, • Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience for nurses with previous travel experience; minimum 2 years for first-time travelers, • Epic EMR experience required, • Ability to complete and pass a Telemetry Competency Exam prior to start, • 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 ID #P-649198. 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 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.