American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN with orthopedic experience for a 40-bed OrthoGeneral Surgical unit, day shifts, and Epic charting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 40-bed OrthoGeneral Surgical unit within a Level III Trauma Center hospital
• Care for adult patients with general medical and orthopedic surgical needs, including total joint procedures and large abdominal surgeries
• Usual patient ratio is 1:4-5, assigned by acuity with occasional mixed COVID and non-COVID assignments
• Required to float to other Med/Surg units and ED Holding as needed
• 12-hour day shifts with varied weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Utilizes Epic for EMR documentation, as well as Alaris and Pyxis systems
• Centralized telemetry monitoring and 24/7 Hospitalist and Respiratory Therapy support
• Schedule is released in 3-week blocks, provided about 10 days in advance
• Responsibilities include care for patients with pneumonia, sepsis, CHF, COPD, AKI, DVT, PE, dialysis, COVID, and orthopedic conditions
• Procedures include epidurals, PCA, ketamine drips (training provided), IV antibiotics, dressing and drain management, wound vacs, PICO drains, colostomy takedowns, hemicolectomy, bowel resections, and urological procedures such as TURP
• Must document pain assessments before and after medication per hospital policy
• Support provided by CNAs, flex nurse, and free-floating charge nurse
• Unit receives 2 days of general hospital orientation and 1 day of unit-specific orientation
• Travelers required to complete and pass a telemetry competency prior to start
• First-time travelers will be considered if deemed a good fit for the unit
• Any color scrubs may be worn
• No phones permitted on the unit and breaks are required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required; pending license considered with proof of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required
• Prior orthopedic experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must pass a Rhythm Interpretation exam prior to start
• Epic charting experience preferred; candidates without Epic experience may be considered with manager approval
• Day shift experience preferred; candidates without prior day shift experience require manager approval
• Strong surgical skills, time management, and communication required

Benefits

• 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-646245. 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

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