PCU Float RN
Tacoma, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Unit Information

The Float Pool Registered Nurse will provide care across multiple units including PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ED Holding. Position may float to an additional facility approximately 2.5 miles away if needed.

Minimum Experience

One year of nursing experience is required. First-time travelers will be considered if they possess strong experience in PCU/Telemetry and have previous float pool experience.

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

The predominant unit will be the ED Holding area. Responsibilities will include caring for patients with various conditions such as:

• Neuro and Trauma
• Surgical and Medical cases
• Respiratory compromise, Sepsis, Renal failure, Bleeding disorders
• General medical and surgical patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia
• Ortho, Strokes
• CCU (Cardiac Stepdown) - experience required
• Cardiac Short Stay (Cardiac Obs) post procedures such as CABG/TAVRs

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:4
• MedSurg: 1:5-6

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

• IV Medication Titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• BIPAP management
• Ostomy and general drains, traches, chest tubes, lumbar drains
• Experience with TR Bands (preferred)
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR

Department Support

Support within the department includes access to a CNA, a Charge RN without patient assignment, Hospitalist coverage 24/7, Respiratory Therapy 24/7, and Cardiac and specialty MDs on call 24/7.

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required)
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation

• One day of general hospital orientation
• One day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours) in PCU
• Traveler Telemetry Competency is required

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends (rare)
• No on-call requirements
• Requests for time off (RTO): Up to 5 days may be approved
• Shift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Schedule cycles are made in 3-week increments, with schedules provided 7-10 days prior to the start of the cycle
• No self-scheduling, patterns of scheduling are not guaranteed

Additional Notes

• Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional attire is required
• Parking: Free parking available in the parking garage
• It is required to fill out whiteboards and document hourly rounding, along with providing bedside report
• Saline flushes are considered medication and should not be left at the bedside or in scrubs
• Do not leave medications in unlocked carts
• Two-nurse verification is required for wasting medications (Narcotics, Benzodiazepines, etc.)
• Document pain assessments before and after administering pain medications (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Breaks are mandatory