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

Make a meaningful impact as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in an on-site acute-care travel nursing assignment in Olympia, Washington. This dynamic float role offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department observation units while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team. Olympia offers the best of the Pacific Northwest, with easy access to scenic waterways, parks, hiking, and a vibrant community near Washington’s state capital.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770-$1,860
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: On-site short-term acute care; Med/Surg Tele float assignment
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, through January 19, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4-6, depending on unit acuity
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float Requirement: May float among medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency department observation, and nearby affiliated units according to organizational needs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or a compact state; compact license must be in hand at submission
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Recent clinical experience in the United States is required
• Experience interpreting and managing cardiac dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic charting experience
• Strong adaptability and willingness to float between units and patient populations
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients and manage assignments with varying acuity

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department observation areas
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate outcomes
• Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and appropriately respond to cardiac dysrhythmias
• Administer medications and treatments while following established clinical and patient safety protocols
• Float to assigned units to support staffing and patient-care needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Serve in charge nurse functions when assigned, including staffing coordination, bed flow, and general unit oversight
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Promote infection prevention, isolation precautions, patient education, and discharge readiness

Apply now to join this Olympia, Washington travel nursing opportunity and make a difference in acute-care patient outcomes.

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.