PCU / Tele Float Pool RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PCU/Float Pool position requiring PCU/Tele experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Float Pool position working within scope of practice across PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding units
• May float to a second hospital campus approximately 2.5 miles away as needed
• Most shifts are expected to be spent in the ED Holding area rather than a fixed home unit
• Cares for patients with neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical diagnoses including respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, ortho, and strokes
• Cardiac Stepdown and Cardiac Short Stay patients including 24h post CABG/TAVR, STEMIs, fem-pops, pacemakers, ablations, chest pain observation, post-cath, and TR bands
• Patient ratios of 1:4 on PCU and 1:5-6 on MedSurg
• 12-hour day shifts from 0700-1930 or night shifts from 1900-0730
• Weekend rotation is every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends possible
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Strong PCU/Tele experience and previous float pool experience required for first-time travelers
• Experience with 24h post CABG/TAVR patients required
• Skilled in IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• TR Bands experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required

Additional Information

• Support team includes CNAs, a charge RN without patient assignment, 24/7 hospitalist coverage, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on-call cardiac and specialty physicians
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation and 1 day of unit orientation on the PCU unit
• Schedules are created in 3-week increments and provided 7-10 days in advance, with no self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule
• RTO requests of up to 5 days can be approved
• Responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside reporting
• Documentation of pain assessment before and after pain medication administration is required (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color
• Free parking available in a garage
• First-time travelers will be considered with strong PCU/Tele and float pool experience