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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Float RN position within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step-down unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient population may include ER boarded patients, telemetry, and medical-surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies from 1:4-6 depending on unit acuity
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM
• May include charge nurse responsibilities on select smaller units, including staffing, bed flow, and coordination duties
• Uses Epic charting system
• Floating between sister facilities within the health system may be required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience required
• Must have clinical experience within the US; Canadian experience alone does not qualify
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and MS/Tele settings required
• Skills in respiratory management, IV therapy, and cardiac monitoring required
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include direct patient care for tele, med-surg, and step-down level patients, with charge duties on select units
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must disclose any prior work history with Providence facilities, including dates and location