PCU Float RN
Pasadena, California
Huntington Hospital

Registered Nurse: PCU Float

Location: Pasadena, California Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 8 weeks Start: ASAP starts

Schedule and Assignment

• Shift: Day, 3x12 hours (7:00 to 19:30)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Assignment: 100% float pool. Must be comfortable floating to Tele and non-Tele units.
• Ratio: 1:5

Requirements

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

Conditional Certifications

• PALS (AHA only): required for Pediatric, PACU, IR, ED, and pre/post-op RNs
• NRP: required for Maternity/Nursery, NICU, and Postpartum RNs
• NALS: required for Postpartum RNs
• TNCC: if applicable
• CHEMO: if applicable
• EFM (must be AWHONN): required for L&D

Onboarding Requirements

• Time-sensitive (complete within 2 business days of signing): physical exam, TB or chest X-ray, drug screen, and Tdap, measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, and varicella documentation
• Background checks: full background check within 30 days of start, updated annually, plus EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks run within 30 days of start, and OFAC sanctions list search
• Physical: physical or statement of health within 1 year of start
• TB: annual negative TB skin test (PPD), QuantiFERON, or TSPOT. If positive, chest X-ray within the past 5 years and annual TB screening and questionnaire.
• Hepatitis B: titer, 3-series vaccination, or declination
• Drug screen: negative 10-panel within 30 days of assignment, updated annually
• Flu vaccine: required for the 2026-27 season (Oct 1 to Apr 30). Documentation due by 10/29. Only religious or medical exemptions accepted; masking required if declined.
• Fit mask: fit test required within 12 months of start, renewed annually. Accepted types for patient care areas are Halyard 46727 (standard), 3M 1860 Small, or PAPR. Onsite fit testing is a last resort and requires advance notice. Non-patient care areas accept any N95/KN95.
• Badge photo: clear, color, passport-style photo on a solid background
• Meal waiver: required
• Skills checklist: current within 12 months, updated annually

Application and References

• References: 2 required, supervisor level or above. Charge nurses are acceptable, but supervisor or manager references are preferred.
• Employment history: 7 years, with no gap longer than 30 days