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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Feb 8, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry float pool position requiring strong PCU/Tele background and prior float pool experience.

Details

• Float pool position covering PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ER Holding units within scope of practice
• May occasionally float to a second hospital campus approximately 2.5 miles away
• Primary assignment is often in the ED Holding area, though not considered the home unit
• Patient population includes neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical cases such as sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, strokes, and bleeding disorders
• Cardiac stepdown and cardiac short stay patients including post-CABG/TAVR, STEMI, fem-pop, pacemaker, ablation, and post-cath cases
• PCU patient ratio is 1:4 and MedSurg ratio is 1:5-6
• 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Schedules created in 3-week increments and provided 7-10 days in advance
• No self-scheduling and no guaranteed patterned schedule

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Strong PCU/Telemetry background with prior float pool experience required for first-time traveler consideration
• Experience with post-CABG/TAVR patient care required
• Skilled in IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, drain management, 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 and respiratory therapy coverage, and on-call cardiac/specialty physicians
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Orientation includes 1-day general hospital orientation and 1 day (12 hours) of unit orientation on the PCU unit
• Daily responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Pain documentation required before and after medication administration (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Saline flushes must be treated as medication and not left at bedside or in scrub pockets
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color
• Free parking available in a garage
• RTO approval available for up to 5 days
• First-time travelers considered with strong PCU/Tele and float pool background