PCU Float RN
San Diego, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 22 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Float position requiring 2 years of PCU experience and the flexibility to float across multiple facility locations.

Details

• Float role within the PCU/IMU unit across multiple hospital campuses
• Patient population includes general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic cases
• Unit ratios are IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, and MS 1:5
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours from 19:00 to 07:00
• RN must be willing to work across four float pool locations during the contract
• May float to EDIP (Emergency Department Inpatient Overflow) within the ER
• May be required to float down to Med-Surg based on census
• 4-week schedules provided two weeks in advance with no blocked or self-scheduling
• RN receives a call 2 hours before each shift confirming the facility assignment
• Documentation systems used include EPIC and Pyxis
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holiday periods: Christmas Eve/Day, Thanksgiving Day/After, and New Year's Eve/Day

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty area within the past 2 years for specialized unit placement
• Current ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• IV start, Tele, Phlebotomy, and A-line experience required
• Must pass EKG exam (up to 3 attempts)
• Two manager/supervisory references required, including at least one from the specific unit within the past year

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates must not have been employed by the facility within the past year to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Candidates may float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals based on census and unit needs
• A new unit may become active during the contract requiring cardiology and neuro skills, which could result in primary reassignment
• License or background check issues must be disclosed prior to consideration for HR approval
• No RTO permitted during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Non-billable orientation and annual training modules (up to 8 hours) are included as part of scheduled hours