
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.72
- Weekly
- $1,790
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,080
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $49.72/hour — 17% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,020 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 150 of them in Spokane.
- Pay in these listings: $24.63 – $103/hour, median $63.77/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 165 jobs).
Job description
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Spokane, WA
We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 16-week travel nursing assignment in Spokane, Washington. This opportunity is ideal for a confident bedside nurse with acute care experience who enjoys caring for diverse adult patient populations, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients with medical-surgical and neurological needs. Spokane offers an Inland Northwest community with riverfront trails, parks, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming city atmosphere.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Spokane, WA 99202
- Assignment Type: On-site travel nursing contract
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,790–$1,880
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Schedule: Three shifts per week; weekends may be required based on unit needs
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Call: Not required
- Orientation: 40 hours
Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
- At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute care or hospital setting
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Recent experience with Epic electronic medical records (EMR)
- Strong Med/Surg nursing experience with a neurological focus, including care for patients with cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and pre- or post-neurosurgical needs
- Proficiency in isolation precautions, oxygen administration, nasal cannula care, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, and rapid response or code team procedures
- Ability to float between units or nearby affiliated facilities as needed
- Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, including those with neurological diagnoses
- Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes
- Monitor for changes in condition and promptly escalate concerns using appropriate clinical communication and rapid response processes
- Manage oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, peripheral lines, isolation precautions, and other routine bedside interventions
- Deliver pre- and post-operative care for neurosurgical patients and support patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
- Accurately document patient care and clinical findings in Epic
- Collaborate with providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective outcomes
- Participate in unit-based workflows, including weekend coverage and floating when operational needs require
Apply now to be considered for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Spokane, Washington.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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