Float Pool RN – ED Holding & PCU
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool position with night shifts and WA or compact RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Work within a hospital float pool environment, primarily assigned to ED holding and PCU units
• Care for a variety of patients including medical, surgical, PCU, and ED holding patients
• Patient ratios are 1:4 in PCU, 1:5 when floated to Med-Surg, and 1:8 team model in Rehab
• 12-hour night shifts with varied weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Potential to float to MSICU, CVICU, CCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, Rehab, and COVID overflow units for partial shifts as needed
• Uses Epic EMR system; experience preferred
• Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems are utilized
• Main responsibilities include providing nursing care for a diverse patient population, primarily in ED holding and PCU settings
• Support from techs, RT, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Three-day orientation provided, with additional four-hour orientation on other floated units
• Telemetry competency is required prior to independent practice
• No on-call responsibility and no holiday time-off requests accepted
• Time off up to 5 days considered; additional time requires approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required; ICU or acute care experience also considered for some units
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Demonstrated skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, trach care, and titration of IV medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, and heparin
• Strong communication and patient education skills required
• Epic EMR charting experience preferred

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