Float Pool PCU RN
Tacoma, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

This position involves a Float Pool role that requires flexibility to float within various units in the hospital, including PCU, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and ER Holding. The role may also extend to an additional location approximately 2.5 miles away, when necessary.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses

• Neuro
• Trauma
• Surgical
• Medical (including respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure)
• CHF, COPD, pneumonia
• Ortho, strokes
• CCU (Cardiac Stepdown) and Cardiac Short Stay
• STEMIs, fem-pops, pacemakers, ablations
• Chest pain observations
• Post-procedure care (CABG/TAVR)

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:4
• Medical-Surgical: 1:5-6

Required Licenses and Certifications

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

Essential Skills

• IV Medication Titration
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Bipap Management
• Management of ostomy and general drains
• Trach and Chest Tube care
• Experience with lumbar drains and TR Bands (preferred)
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR system

Support within the Department

• CNA support available
• Charge RN without patient assignment
• Hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Access to specialty MDs on call 24/7

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: EPIC (required)
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Policy

The role requires floating to various units including PCU, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and ER Holding. In rare instances, staff may be required to float to another location if necessary.

Orientation

• 1-Day General Hospital Orientation
• 1 Day of Unit Orientation (12 hours) on PCU Unit
• Completion of Telemetry Competency required

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with some potential for back-to-back weekends (rare)
• Requests for time off (RTO): Up to 5 days may be approved
• Shift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Schedules are created in 3-week increments, provided 7-10 days in advance
• No self-scheduling; no guaranteed patterned schedule

Additional Notes

• Scrub Color: Any solid professional color
• Free parking in a designated parking garage
• Completion of whiteboards and documentation of hourly rounding required
• Medications must be secured and not left unattended
• Twin verification required when wasting medications.
• Documentation of pain assessment before and after administering pain medications is necessary
• Breaks are required throughout shifts