Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Olympia, WA

Apply for a Med/Surg Tele travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington, supporting adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow settings. As part of a collaborative float team, you will use your clinical expertise to manage changing acuity, interpret cardiac rhythms, and provide charge-level coordination when needed. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is adaptable, confident in telemetry nursing, and committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Olympia offers the appeal of Washington’s state capital, a welcoming community, and convenient access to Puget Sound, parks, and the region’s scenic outdoor destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Location: Olympia, WA
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, short-term acute care
• Nursing Specialty: Med/Surg Tele Float RN
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• End Date: January 19, 2027
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Schedule: Day shifts are listed as 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; scheduling may include a four-shift pattern and will be confirmed before the assignment begins
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–6, depending on acuity and unit assignment
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Documentation System: Epic
• Float Expectations: Assignment to various units and nearby sister facilities may be required based on organizational needs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a medical-surgical telemetry setting
• Prior charge nurse experience is required
• Recent U.S.-based clinical experience is required; Canadian experience alone does not meet the requirement
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions, and oxygen therapy
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Ability to adapt quickly, float between units, and care for patients with varying diagnoses and acuity levels

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow settings
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, administer treatments, and evaluate outcomes
• Continuously monitor telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Adjust care delivery to maintain safe and effective care for assignments generally ranging from 1:4 to 1:6
• Float across units to support staffing needs and provide care in a variety of inpatient environments
• Perform charge responsibilities when assigned, including staffing coordination, bed flow management, and general unit oversight
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic while maintaining patient safety, infection prevention, and professional nursing standards

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele travel nurse opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and bring your nursing expertise to a dynamic float team!

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.