PCU/Step-Down Float RN
Olympia, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• PCU/Step-down float role covering a mixed patient population including ER boarded patients, telemetry, and med-surg
• Nurse to patient ratios vary from 1:4-6 depending on unit acuity
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• May include charge nurse responsibilities on select small units staffed with 1-2 RNs supported by LPNs and CNAs
• Floating required between units and sister facilities within the state
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Experience working in the US required (Canadian experience alone does not qualify)
• BLS required; ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Experience with telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia management preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, and oxygen administration preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration preferred
• Experience with cardiac drips, insulin protocols, and wound care preferred
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include bed flow management, staffing coordination, and general unit oversight when serving in charge capacity
• Facility is a short-term acute care hospital with 325 staffed beds
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All requested time off must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be granted
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they do not live within 50 miles of the facility
• Facility does not accept candidates with Nursys or background check hits
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position