Tele/PCU Float Pool RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Tele/PCU Float Pool position requiring prior floating experience and a WA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Float pool position covering Observation, Med-Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry, and Progressive Care units
• Acute care stepdown unit setting
• Patient ratios of 4-5:1 on Med-Surg and 3:1 on Progressive Care
• Common diagnoses include post-op surgical patients, strokes, lines, drains, chest tubes, CHF, post vascular procedures, arrhythmias, and DKA
• Remote cardiac monitoring with RNs responsible for reading strips
• RNs may be required to titrate drips including Heparin, Nicardipine, NTG, insulin, Cardizem, and fixed-rate dopamine/dobutamine
• Nurse aide support available at a 10:1 housewide ratio
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP and BiPAP
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Night shift schedule with every other weekend requirement
• Self-scheduling available; no block scheduling
• No call or standby requirement
• Charge nurse does not always take a patient assignment and does not act as house supervisor

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior Med-Surg and PCU/Stepdown level experience required
• Prior floating experience required (float pool, other facilities, or floating to other units)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple float pool units based on daily staffing needs
• Units are assigned via daily staffing sheets
• Holiday coverage requirements depend on staffing needs
• Scrub color is Royal Blue
• Orientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and on-unit orientation
• First-time travelers may be considered