PCU Float RN
New Brunswick, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU Float position requiring NJ or compact license and true float pool flexibility across multiple medical-surgical and telemetry units.

Details

• True float pool position within an academic medical center
• Floats between MS/Tele, MS/Tele-IMC/PCU, Neuro Stepdown, and ED holding based on skillset and unit needs
• Patient ratios approximately 1:4+ for PCU/IMC and 1:5 for MS/Tele, varying with census and acuity
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Stroke CEUs preferred
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required, including at least 1 year in PCU/Stepdown setting
• Experience with IV therapy including central/peripheral/PICC line management, port access, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills required: BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, oxygen administration, and trach care
• Experience managing GI/renal/neuro conditions including feeding tubes, pre/post hemodialysis, CVA, and pre/post neurosurgery
• Experience managing cardiac/vasoactive drips (no titration) and heparin protocols
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and monitor telemetry on the unit
• Experience with post cardiac angiogram, post MI, and pre/post cardiac cath care
• Skilled in surgical drain care, isolation precautions/PPE, and wound care/wound vac
• Prior charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple medical-surgical, telemetry, and stepdown units as part of a true float pool
• Utilize rapid response/code teams as needed for patient emergencies
• Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays based on unit needs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former RWJBH employees (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the system for at least one year before returning as a travancer