Progressive Care Unit / Float Pool RN
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, with additional support for PCU, ICU, Med-Surg, CCU, and Rehab units as needed
• ED Holding unit cares for mixed diagnosis patients with ratios of 1:2 for ICU, 1:4 for PCU, and 1:5 for MS patients
• PCU patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and general medical/surgical cases
• PCU ratios are typically 1:4 depending on acuity, with 1:5 ratio when floated to Med-Surg
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Night shift role may include ACLS Transport duties throughout the hospital (ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, Cath Lab, all inpatient units) with transition to ED Holds support after 2300
• Partial shift floating required within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Scheduling provided 3 weeks at a time, approximately 10 days prior to start
• Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to shift to confirm assignment
• No self-scheduling, on-call, or holiday requests

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with chest tubes, lumbar drains, traches, and IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, heparin, Cardene)
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within PCU and support ED Holding, with occasional floating to ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab units as needed
• 24/7 support available from Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists
• Tech support ratio of approximately 1:10 on PCU
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation (login access, modules) and 1 day on assigned unit
• Time off requests approved up to 5 days; additional time off requires added days at the end of the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply