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

Unit Information

This position involves a Float Pool role, where you will provide care across various departments within the healthcare facility including PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding. There may also be opportunities to float to a nearby location to care for patients within your scope of practice.

Minimum Experience Required

1 year of nursing experience is required. First-time travelers are welcome, particularly those with strong experience in PCU, Tele, and previous float pool experience.

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

As a Float Pool RN, the primary unit of focus will be the ED Holding area, although you may also work in inpatient PCU. Common patient types and diagnoses include:

• Neuro
• Trauma
• Surgical
• Medical
• Respiratory compromise
• Sepsis
• Renal failure
• Bleeding disorders
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Orthopedic conditions
• Stroke
• Cardiac Stepdown Units
• Postoperative care (e.g., CABG, TAVRs)

Patient Ratios

The standard patient-to-nurse ratios are:

• PCU: 1:4
• MedSurg: 1:5-6

Licensing & Certifications

Applicants must possess the following certifications:

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

Required Skills

Candidates should be proficient in the following areas:

• IV Medication Titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Bipap management
• Ostomy care
• Management of general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• Familiarity with TR Bands (preferred)
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR)

Department Support

The department will offer support including:

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistants)
• Charge RN without patient assignments
• Hospitalist available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Access to specialty MDs on call 24/7

Technology & Equipment

Equipment you will encounter includes:

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

Floating Requirements

This role will involve floating to various units including PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding. Floating to a nearby facility is possible but will be communicated in advance.

Orientation

Orientation includes:

• 1-day general hospital orientation
• 1 day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit
• Completion of Telemetry Competency for travelers

Scheduling

Scheduling details are as follows:

• Weekend rotations every other weekend, with some potential for back-to-back weekends
• Requests for time off (RTO) are limited to 5 days
• Shift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Schedules are created in 3-week increments, with notifications sent 7-10 days prior to the start of the schedule