PCU/MedSurg/Postpartum Float RN
Kennewick, Washington
Trios Southridge Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Kennewick, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step Down / MedSurg / Postpartum Float
• Shift: 12-hour Night
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts every 2 weeks
• Call Requirements: Yes
• Number of Openings: 5
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Profile

• Location: Kennewick, WA (Tri-Cities area)
• Hospital Type: Teaching Hospital
• Unit Beds: 16 private rooms
• Trauma Level: 3
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 standard, 1:3 for higher acuity
• Patient Population: Geriatric and Adult
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Paragon (McKesson)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or equivalent rhythm interpretation training
• Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Float Requirements: Must be able to float between Progressive Care, MedSurg, and Postpartum units
• Must-Have Skills:

  • EKG/Cardiac Monitoring
  • Respiratory assessment and support
  • Medication titration

Common Patient Diagnoses & Treatments

• Alcohol detox (ETOH detox)
• Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) / Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal (GI) issues
• BIPAP management

Additional Information

• Patient Care Equipment: Standard progressive care equipment
• Dress Code: No designated scrub color; standard professional attire expected
• Work Environment:

  • Located in a scenic area with recreational opportunities nearby
  • Facility serves a broad range of services including ED, Family Medicine, Ortho, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Lab, and Diagnostic Imaging

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with progressive care and med-surg float assignments, who have strong cardiac and respiratory skills, and are seeking a travel contract in a well-equipped teaching hospital environment.