PCU / Telemetry Float Pool RN
Spokane Valley, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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/System Float Pool position requiring at least 1 year of telemetry or PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• System Float Pool position in a Level III Trauma Center community hospital
• Floats between Medical/Surgical, Acute Respiratory, ED/MS Overflow, and Progressive Care units anywhere in the hospital within scope of practice
• Medical/Surgical patients include COPD, CHF, sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, cellulitis, pancreatitis, and ETOH withdrawal
• Surgical/Ortho caseload includes total joints, GI, GU, GYN, podiatry, and ENT procedures
• Acute Respiratory floor cares for COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and other respiratory patients using high flow and BiPap
• Progressive Care beds are located within the Critical Care Unit, caring for PCU-level patients only (no ICU, cath lab, major cardiac surgery, neuro surgery, or trauma patients)
• PCU caseload includes Afib with RVR and q4h checks for medical and surgical progressive care patients
• Patient ratios are 1:5 on MedSurg and 1:3 on PCU with no CNA support
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730) with every other weekend rotation
• No on-call requirement, though low census is possible
• EMR: Epic; IV Pump: ICU Plum Medical; Medication dispensing via Pyxis

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of true telemetry or PCU experience required
• Must pass a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam during the compliance process
• Skills required include high flow O2, chest tubes, peripheral IV starts/maintenance, wound care/dressing changes, wound vac management, drain management (JP, hemovac), nephrostomy tube care, pain management, PCA, and central line management
• Experience managing cardiac drips including Heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, and nitro required

Additional Information

• Supported by CNAs on Med-Surg units, Charge RN as a resource, 24/7 phlebotomy, RT, hospitalist coverage, and centralized tele monitoring with techs
• OT, PT, and SLP support available during day shifts
• Rapid Response/Code Team available for support
• Orientation includes 1 day of classroom training with skills check-off, followed by 12 hours split across 3 units (4 hours each)
• One holiday coverage expected per contract
• Up to 5 days of requested time off can be approved
• Shift safety huddle held at the start of every shift
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color with no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available in a designated area
• Unit has a strong, positive culture with many travelers choosing to extend their contracts
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply