Telemetry/PCU Float Pool Nurse
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Tele/PCU Float Pool position on night shifts, requiring a WA or compact RN license and strong stepdown and med-surg experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit Float Pool within an acute care hospital setting
• Float among observation, med-surg, general surgery, ortho surgery, short stay surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, telemetry, and progressive care units
• Care for med-surg and post-op surgical patients as well as PCU-level patients with strokes, CHF, post vascular procedures, arrhythmias, DKA, and those with lines, drains, and chest tubes
• Nurse to patient ratios are 4-5:1 on med-surg and 3:1 on progressive care
• Night shifts with weekend coverage as needed, including possible consecutive weekends
• First to float within facilities in Region I as required
• Remote cardiac monitoring present, RNs required to read telemetry strips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• RNs will perform patient care duties in various hospital units based on staffing needs
• Self-scheduling is permitted, but block scheduling is not available
• General hospital orientation, online learning modules, Cerner validation, and unit-specific orientation provided
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Charge nurse does not typically take a patient assignment
• Nurse aides are available with a 10:1 ratio
• No on-call requirement
• Holiday coverage may be required depending on staffing
• Returning candidates must not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience with med-surg and stepdown/PCU background
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience titrating drips such as heparin, nicardipine, nitroglycerin, insulin, and cardizem recommended
• Ability to operate CPAP and BiPAP equipment when needed
• Must provide 2 professional references: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor reference from the past 3 years
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

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