PCU Float RN
Salem, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,978/weekOverview
- Start Date01/04/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Progressive Care Nurse, Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Intermediate Care Nurse, Stepdown Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse or Float Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – PCU Float
Overview
- Location: Salem, Oregon
- Position: RN, PCU; listed as MS/Tele RN
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; Magnet, teaching, and Level II Trauma Center; 569 staffed beds
- Scrub color: Royal blue
- Start: ASAP
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts, 3x12 (36 hours/week). The shift field lists Night 19:00–07:30, while the description lists 0700–1930 days. Confirm the shift with the recruiter.
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week under the 8, 10, and 12 hour rules
- Client may cancel: 1 shift per 4-week assignment, 2 per 8-week assignment, or 3 per 13-week assignment
- Time off: Requests over 10 days need approval
- Ratios: RN 1:4–6; CNA 1:6–13 on days and 1:10–13 on nights
- Candidate acceptance: Local candidates accepted; candidates with a pending license accepted; an emergency license is accepted; the Oregon license is not required at submission
- Schedule flexibility: Not open to accommodating a block schedule
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (source: "Every other but not GTE")
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Oregon
- PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience: 1 year, with experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience working with cardiac patients
- Experience with cardiac drips (nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone)
- Non-invasive airway management
- Peripheral line care and management
- Med Surg experience
- Telemetry experience
- Experience with Epic
Float Scope
- Clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs, including to another facility in the system
- Float pool units: MS/Tele/Stepdown/IMC
- The float pool supports all adult inpatient units, including the Emergency Department, Psychiatric Medical Center, ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, vascular access, and adult inpatient care units
Health and Background Requirements
- Background check: Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search; rerun after a break of service over 90 days)
- Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, rerun every 30 days
- Licensure: NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
- Physical: Within a year of start (pending is acceptable)
- TB: 2 negative PPDs or a QuantiFERON Gold/T-spot within 1 year of start; a past positive requires a chest X-ray within 1 year and a TB questionnaire
- Immunity: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella titers or 2 vaccines (handwritten titers not accepted); hepatitis B titer, 3-dose series, or declination
- Tdap: Vaccine or facility declination
- Flu: Vaccine or signed declination, year round
- Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (UDS and blood drug screens accepted); must list "Opiates"; rerun for gaps over 90 days
- Fit testing: Onsite through Employee Health within the first week of starting
Onboarding
- Badge photo: Required ASAP and at least 8 days before start; white background; send in JPEG format
- Facility modules: Complete by the due date, regardless of individual module due dates; additional modules for med tele, ED, and surgical services
- Facility documents: TB history screening form, signed job description (before start), dress code, campus map, and photo instructions
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
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Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Salem, OR
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Salem, OR here's what you should know:- Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.
- Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.
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