Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler, LLC.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Insurance from day 1

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Float Pool position in Washington state. 2+ years PCU experience and ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications are required.

The role supports the ED Holding unit and floats to PCU/ICU/Med-Surg/CCU/Rehab as needed, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour weekly schedule. Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis used; travel-friendly, with staff support across units.

Qualifications

• Active WA RN license or compact license required.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required.
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, with additional support for PCU, ICU, Med-Surg, CCU, and Rehab units as needed.
• ED Holding unit cares for mixed diagnosis patients with ratios of 1:2 for ICU, 1:4 for PCU, and 1:5 for MS patients.
• PCU patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and general medical/surgical cases.
• PCU ratios are typically 1:4 depending on acuity, with 1:5 ratio when floated to Med-Surg.
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Night shift role may include ACLS Transport duties throughout the hospital (ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, Cath Lab, all inpatient units) with transition to ED Holds support after 2300.
• Partial shift floating required within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Scheduling provided 3 weeks at a time, approximately 10 days prior to start
• Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to shift to confirm assignment
• No self-scheduling, on-call, or holiday requests
• Provide direct patient care within PCU and support ED Holding, with occasional floating to ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab units as needed
• 24/7 support available from Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists
• Tech support ratio of approximately 1:10 on PCU
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation (login access, modules) and 1 day on assigned unit
• Time off requests approved up to 5 days; additional time off requires added days at the end of the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Nursing float pool experience

Effective communication

Patient teaching/education

Education

WA RN license (or compact)

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with chest tubes, lumbar drains, traches, and IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, heparin, Cardene)
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills

Responsibilities

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, with additional support for PCU, ICU, Med-Surg, CCU, and Rehab units as needed
• ED Holding unit cares for mixed diagnosis patients with ratios of 1:2 for ICU, 1:4 for PCU, and 1:5 for MS patients
• PCU patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and general medical/surgical cases
• PCU ratios are typically 1:4 depending on acuity, with 1:5 ratio when floated to Med-Surg
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Night shift role may include ACLS Transport duties throughout the hospital (ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, Cath Lab, all inpatient units) with transition to ED Holds support after 2300
• Partial shift floating required within scope of practice
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Scheduling provided 3 weeks at a time, approximately 10 days prior to start
• Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to shift to confirm assignment
• No self-scheduling, on-call, or holiday requests
• Provide direct patient care within PCU and support ED Holding, with occasional floating to ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab units as needed
• 24/7 support available from Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists
• Tech support ratio of approximately 1:10 on PCU
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation (login access, modules) and 1 day on assigned unit
• Time off requests approved up to 5 days; additional time off requires added days at the end of the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-765616

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