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

Unit Information:

This Float Pool position will involve floating within the scope of practice to various units within the hospital, including PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding, among others. Additionally, travelers may float to a nearby facility located in Allenmore, approximately 2.5 miles away, as needed.

• Minimum Experience: 1 year minimum required.
• First-Time Travelers: Acceptable with strong PCU/Tele and previous float pool experience.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

The most common unit assignment will be ED Holding, which is not the home unit, though it is where travelers will likely spend the majority of their contract. Assignments may include time in the inpatient PCU, and patients may present with various conditions including:

• Neuro cases
• Trauma
• Surgical and medical cases
• Respiratory compromise
• Sepsis
• Renal failure
• Bleeding disorders
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumonia
• Orthopedic conditions
• Strokes
• Cardiac Stepdown (CCU) cases
• Cardiac Short Stay (e.g., post CABG/TAVRs)
• STEMIs and chest pain observations

Patient Ratios:

• PCU: 1:4
• MedSurg: 1:5-6

Required Credentials:

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

Skills Required:

• IV medication titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Bipap management
• Ostomy care
• Management of general drains, traches, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• Experience with TR Bands (preferred)
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR system

Support Within the Department:

• CNA support
• Charge RN without patient assignment
• Hospitalist available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) services available 24/7
• Access to cardiac and specialty physicians on-call 24/7

Technology/Equipment:

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

Orientation:

• 1-day general hospital orientation
• 1-day unit orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit
• Telemetry competency required for travelers

Scheduling Details:

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with potential for back-to-back weekends (rare)
• Shift Times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Schedules created in 3-week increments, provided 7-10 days prior to the schedule start date
• No self-scheduling available, and no guaranteed patterned schedule

Additional Notes:

• Professional scrub colors: any solid color
• Free parking available in the parking garage
• Completion of whiteboards and documentation of hourly rounding is required
• Bedside report practice must be adhered to
• Saline flushes are considered medication; avoid leaving at the bedside or in personal scr