
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.97
- Weekly
- $1,835
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,420
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $50.97/hour — 15% 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
- 1,043 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 136 of them in Spokane.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/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 162 jobs).
Job description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Spokane, WA
Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Spokane, Washington. This 16-week, on-site travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for adult medical-surgical and rehabilitation patients while working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Spokane’s scenic Inland Northwest setting combines outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Travel RN Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Healthcare Setting: Rehabilitation-focused hospital
- Location: Spokane, Washington
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Duration: 16 weeks, with assignment dates through February 22, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,880
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
- Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week; 48 hours may be approved
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6–8
- Weekend Coverage: Weekends may be required, with a minimum of every other weekend based on staffing needs
- Call: Not required
- Charting: Electronic health record experience required
- Orientation: 40 hours
Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
- At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Ability to care for patients with varying medical-surgical needs and safely manage a patient assignment of approximately 6–8 patients
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and care coordination skills
- Willingness to float between units or nearby affiliated locations when operationally required
- Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years may be required during the compliance process
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and rehabilitation patients during night shifts
- Perform patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Manage peripheral lines, oxygen therapy, nasal cannula use, and non-invasive airway support
- Apply isolation precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment practices
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, support staff, and rapid response or code teams to promote positive patient outcomes
- Document nursing care thoroughly in the electronic health record
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, safety, medications, and transition-of-care needs
- Adapt to changing unit assignments and support team-based coverage as needed
Why You’ll Love This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Work in a supportive, rehabilitation-focused environment with a collaborative care team
- Enjoy a consistent three-night schedule with no on-call requirement
- Gain valuable experience caring for diverse adult medical-surgical patients
- Explore Spokane’s parks, rivers, trails, local dining, and four-season outdoor activities
Apply now to join this medical-surgical travel nursing team in Spokane, Washington, and take your next step in your travel RN career.
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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