Float Pool PCU / Telemetry RN
Tacoma, WA
Thrive Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days

Unit Information

This position is part of a Float Pool that will float within the scope of practice across various units within the hospital, including PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ED Holding. The traveler may also occasionally float to a nearby facility for patient care within their scope.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience is required.
• First-time travelers are accepted with strong experience in PCU/Telemetry and previous float pool experience.

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

The traveler will spend most of their contract working primarily in the ED Holding area, with potential rotations to the inpatient PCU unit. Common patient types and diagnoses include:

• Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, Medical cases
• Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders
• CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic issues, and strokes
• Post-operative care for CABG/TAVRs, STEMIs, femoral pops, pacemakers, and ablations

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:4
• MedSurg: 1:5-6

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Skills

• IV medication titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Bipap management
• Ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains
• TR Bands experience (preferred)
• Experience with EMR, specifically EPIC, is required

Support within the Department

• Assistance from CNAs
• Availability of a Charge RN without patient assignments
• 24/7 Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiac and Specialty MD support

Technology and Equipment

• EMR System: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Information

The traveler will have the opportunity to float to PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ED Holding, as well as potentially to a nearby location when needed. Notification will be provided in advance if floating to another facility is required.

Orientation

• 1-day general hospital orientation
• 1 day (12 hours) of unit orientation in the PCU unit with light unit training provided
• Telemetry Competency Assessment required for travelers

Scheduling Information

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with some potential for back-to-back weekends
• Holidays: Expectations will be communicated
• RTO (Request Time Off): Approval is allowed for up to 5 days
• Shift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Schedule is created in 3-week increments, with a notice period of 7-10 days prior to the schedule starting
• No self-scheduling is permitted, nor is there a guarantee of a patterned schedule

Other Notes

• Scrub colors should be any solid professional color
• Free parking is available in the parking garage
• Hourly rounding and proper documentation are required, including filling out whiteboards and providing bedside reports
• Saline flushes are classified as medication and should be managed accordingly
• Medications must not be left unattended or unsecured
• Two-nurse verification is required for wasting certain medications
• Documentation