Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50-100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / Med-Surg
LocationTacoma, WA Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract Full-Time Days 12-Hour Shifts Every Other Weekend Required 1-2 Winter Holidays Required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care across a Med/Surg and Telemetry division spanning multiple specialty units including surgical, neuro, ortho/spine, cardiac, oncology, and general medical floors
- Maintain RN-to-patient ratios of 4-5 patients per shift; float as needed to cover the full Med/Surg Telemetry division and, if required, to alternate regional facilities
- Titrate drips per Med/Surg guidelines, including Insulin, Heparin, Nitro, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Cardizem within defined parameters; escalate to critical care when maximum thresholds are reached
- Verify telemetry strip readings in collaboration with remote telemetry monitoring techs
- Manage patients on CPAP, BiPap, and trach support; no ventilator management required on this unit
- May be assigned as a CNA or entrance screener based on staffing need, consistent with expectations applied to all staff
- Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience
- Ability and willingness to float across all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the division and, if needed, to alternate regional facilities
- Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health within the past year
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
- Familiarity with a broad range of Med/Surg patient populations including surgical, neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and oncology cases
- Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips in a Med/Surg setting
- Comfort working in a high-flex, multi-unit environment with varying patient assignments
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of Med/Surg specialties across a large, well-structured division with dedicated charge RNs and house supervisor coverage
- Rate differential may be available when floating to alternate regional facilities outside of the primary assignment location
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Telemetry
About Concentric Healthcare StaffingRecognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
Travel Tele Float RN - $2,149 per week in tacoma at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $88,400–$135,200
For context, most registered nurses earn between $88,400–$135,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as part time and able to be worked remotely.