PCU Float RN
Olympia, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• Float RN role within the Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown team, covering ER boarded, telemetry, and med-surg patients
• Nurse to patient ratios vary from 1:4-6 depending on unit acuity
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• May include charge nurse responsibilities on select small units, managing staffing, bed flow, and coordination
• Floating required between sister facilities near the contracted site
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• US clinical experience required; Canadian experience alone does not qualify
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, stepdown/IMC, and med-surg/tele patient populations required
• Skills required include respiratory care, IV therapy, central and peripheral line management, and cardiac monitoring
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patients, chest tubes, and arterial blood gas interpretation preferred
• Experience with insulin drip titration, wound care, and post cardiac procedures preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing staffing needs, bed flow, and coordination when serving in a charge capacity
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the consideration process; post-offer requests may not be granted
• Local candidates accepted at standard bill rate
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Former Providence permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles away
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years are required
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position