PCU Float RN
Olympia, Washington
Providence Saint Peter Hospital

PCU/Step down Float RN

Location: Olympia, Washington Start: ASAP Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00 to 07:30
• 36 hours per week
• Contracts of 48 hours per week must be approved by the manager first

Role Overview

• Float RN for the PCU/Step down unit and other units as needed. The team floats to fill needs across the institution.
• Patient population can include ER boarded patients, Telemetry, and Med Surg patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio varies from 1:4 to 1:6, depending on unit acuity.
• Possible charge responsibilities on two very small units staffed with 1 to 2 RNs, supported by LPNs and CNAs. On these units, the sole RN acts as Charge Nurse, covering staffing, bed flow, and general coordination. This is not the same as leading a full-size unit.
• Facility type: Short-term acute care, 325 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience (1 year), within the last year
• Experience in charge roles

Certifications

• The source lists the following certifications as conditional on the unit's requirements: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, IV certification, MAB, NIH Stroke, and CPI. Confirm the specific requirements for the assigned unit.

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: Background check within 90 days of start, plus a Washington State Patrol search required by state law within 90 days of start. Includes education verification for RNs (nursing degree).
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start.
• References: Minimum of 2 covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years, in a comparable specialty or setting.
• Employment application: Must cover at least the last 5 years of employment, with month/year dates. "Current" or "present" is not accepted.
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, DO, or APRN. TB test (IGRA/TSPOT, QuantiFERON, or 2 PPDs) within 12 months of start. Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity documentation, or signed declinations. Tdap within 10 years, or declination. Flu vaccine or declination. COVID vaccination record preferred, or declination.
• Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant results are accepted.
• Fit testing: Required for travel. Completed onsite if no valid record exists within 1 year of start.
• Annual modules: Regulatory modules take about 3.5 hours to complete and are assigned annually. Facility-specific and regional modules are also required.
• Float policy: Must acknowledge the float policy. Travelers may be required to float to another facility within a reasonable distance.