Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, requiring PCU experience, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications, and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily assigned to the ED Holding unit with mixed diagnosis patients
• May float to support MSICU, CVICU, PCU, CCU, Medical, Surgical, Flex Unit, and Inpatient Rehab as needed
• Patient ratios vary by unit: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Medical/Surgical 1:5, Rehab 1:8 team model
• ED Holding ratios are ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MS 1:5, with isolation and non-ambulatory patients in a fast-paced environment
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Floating required, potentially for partial shifts, within scope of practice
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekend scheduling varies based on unit needs
• Schedules provided 3 weeks in advance, received approximately 10 days prior to start

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required for ED Holding and PCU assignments
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomy care
• IV medication titration experience required (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, Heparin, occasionally Cardene)
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with mixed diagnoses
• Work alongside 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist support teams
• Tech support ratios vary by unit (ICU 1:14, PCU 1:10, MS 1:8-10)
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit
• Traveler telemetry competency required prior to starting
• Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes before each shift to confirm assignment
• Must arrive on time to assigned unit; clock-in restricted prior to shift start time
• No holiday requests, self-scheduling, or on-call availability permitted
• Time off requests up to 5 days may be approved; additional days require manager approval and may require extending the assignment
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position