Float Pool RN
Spokane, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

About the Facility

Location: Spokane, WA

Type: 388 Bed Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center

Unit Information

This position involves flexibility as it is a float pool role. Candidates will have the opportunity to float to various units, caring for Telemetry and MedSurg patients across the facility.

Floating Units Include:

• Tower 7 (34 beds) - PCU and Cardiac Tele
  • Care for patients post-cath, with chest pain, NSTEMI, temporary pacers, pacemakers, CHF, and arrhythmias/dysrhythmias.
  • Preferred drips: amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin.
  • Patient Ratios: 1:3-5, depending on acuity.
• Tower 8 (29 beds) - MedSurg Overflow
  • Caring for COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, and post-surgical patients.
  • Patient Ratios: 1:5.
• Tower 9 (30 beds) - Ortho/Neuro
  • Caring for neuro/spine patients, trauma ortho, and medical cases including sepsis and COPD.
  • Patient Ratios: 1:4-5.
• Tower 10 (30 beds) - Surgical
  • Covering bariatric, gender affirmation, and specialty oncology surgeries.
  • Patient Ratios: 1:4-5.
• Tower 11 (34 beds) - Medical Oncology
  • Caring for patients with ETOH/IVDA, CHF, tracheostomies, and other conditions.
  • Patient Ratios: 1:4-5.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of actual Telemetry or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and NIHSS preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC system required.
• Skills in high flow oxygen management, CPAP/Bi-PAP delivery, chest tube management, and peripheral IV starts.

Support on the Unit

• 1 CNA per 10-12 patients.
• Dedicated Flex RN is available 24/7 on Tower 7.
• Health Unit Coordinator is present in most units.
• Access to 24/7 Hospitalists and Intensivists.
• Includes Rapid Response and Code Teams.
• Wound Care/Ostomy Team support.
• Centralized Telemetry monitoring available.

Orientation Process

• General Hospital Orientation followed by 2 shifts of unit orientation.
• Orientation will include four different units to ensure familiarity with various environments.
• All participants are required to complete a Traveler Telemetry Competency before starting.

Scheduling Details

• Every other weekend scheduling, with potential for accommodations for those interested in working every weekend.
• 1-2 holiday shifts expected per season (summer/winter).
• Approval for time off requests up to 5 days.
• Shift times: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730.
• Scheduling is managed in 6-week increments with notifications provided approximately 2 weeks in advance.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Any solid color that is professional without graphics or logos.
• Parking options available, including free