PCU Float RN
Pasadena, California
Huntington Hospital

PCU Float (Registered Nurse)

Overview

• Location: Pasadena, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 or 8 weeks
• Start dates: Preferred 11/16; 12/7 starts will also be considered
• Schedule: Nights, 3x12s, 19:00 to 7:30 (12 hours per day, 36 hours per week)
• Locals: Accepted
• Weekend block schedule: Accepted
• Truncated compliance: Accepted
• Time off: One holiday of RTO only; maximum of 5 days of RTO

Assignment Details

• Float pool: 100% float. This assignment is for the float pool.
• Float scope: Must be willing to float to Telemetry and non-telemetry units.
• Ratio: 1:5

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• 1 year or more of total travel experience
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Driver's License
• Experience with Epic

Conditional Certifications (if applicable)

• Chemotherapy (CHEMO)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Health, Compliance, and Immunization Requirements

• Timing: Items marked time sensitive must be completed within 2 business days of signing the contract.
• Physical: Physical or statement of health within 1 year of start. Does not need to be updated if it expires during the assignment, but must be completed before any extension is signed.
• COVID: Must be COVID vaccinated. Both initial doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of J&J, are required. Booster is preferred but not required. No exemptions.
• Influenza: Flu vaccine required for the current season (October 1 to April 30). Documentation due by 10/29. Only religious or medical exemptions are accepted. If the vaccine is declined, a mask must always be worn.
• Tuberculosis: Annual negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON, or TSPOT accepted). If positive, chest X-ray within the past 5 years and annual TB screening. TB questionnaire required annually for positive TB.
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: Titer or 2-series vaccination for each. Handwritten titers are not acceptable.
• Hepatitis B: Titer indicating immunity, 3-series vaccination, or declination.
• Tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years of start date.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of assignment, updated annually.
• Fit testing: Fit mask required within 12 months of start, expiring annually. Onsite fit testing is available only as a last resort with facility approval.
• Background checks: Completed within 30 days of start and updated annually. Includes a 7-year history check, OFAC, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG.
• Identification: Valid driver's license or state ID (expired IDs not accepted), plus a passport-style color photo with a solid background for the badge.
• Meal waiver: Required.