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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse - Telemetry for a System Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of true Tele or PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license. Details Level 3 Trauma Center hospital setting, 388 beds System Float Pool position with floating required to any unit housing Tele/MedSurg patients, including Tower 7 (PCU/Cardiac Tele), Tower 8 (MedSurg Overflow), Tower 9 (Ortho/Neuro), Tower 10 (Surgical/Oncology), Tower 11 (Medical Oncology), and ED Holding Tower 7 patient population includes post-cath, chest pain, NSTEMI, temporary pacers, pacemakers, CHF, and arrhythmias with ratios of 1:3-5 Tower 8 patient population includes COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, and simple post-surgical cases with ratios of 1:5 Tower 9 patient population includes CVA, seizures, laminectomies, fusions, total joints, and ORIFs with ratios of 1:4-5 Tower 10 patient population includes bariatric, gender affirmation, plastics, GI/GU, ENT, and specialty oncology surgeries with ratios of 1:4-5 Tower 11 patient population includes ETOH/IVDA, CHF, traches, COPD, pneumonia, and dialysis patients with ratios of 1:4-5; chemotherapy administration not required May also float to other specialty areas (ICU, ED, Mother/Baby, etc.) if comfortable and willing 12-hour night shifts, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends possible No on-call requirements EPIC EMR required Uses ICU Plum Medical IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system Requirements Active WA or compact RN license BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred Minimum 2 years of true Telemetry or PCU experience Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, high flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP delivery, chest tube management, drain management, ostomy care, wound vac management, dressing changes, peripheral IV starts, foley insertion/maintenance, and NG tube insertion/maintenance EPIC EMR experience required Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start Additional Information Float pool role with assignments made within scope of practice across multiple units Unit support includes CNA (1:10-12), Flex RN on Tower 7, Health Unit Coordinator, 24/7 Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, Intensivist, Rapid Response/Code Team, and Wound Care/Ostomy Team Charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment Orientation includes general hospital orientation plus 2 shifts of unit orientation split into 6-hour increments across 4 common float units Holiday coverage expected for 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter) RTO requests of up to 5 days can typically be approved Schedule is built in 6-week increments and provided approximately 2 weeks in advance via UKG app Overtime may be available but is offered to core staff first; maximum of 5 12-hour shifts per week Scrub requirement: solid color, professional, no graphics or logos Free and paid parking available on-site First-time travelers are welcome to apply