Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler

Puyallup, Washington, United States

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 15

Openings: 1

$2,467.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position within a hospital float pool, requiring 2 years of PCU experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Details

Hospital-based Nursing Float Pool position, primarily supporting ED Holding, with additional coverage across GSH 1 Dally, 2 River North and South units

12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week

Primary assignment will be the ED Holding unit, which houses patients with mixed diagnoses awaiting inpatient beds

PCU patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and general medical/surgical/ortho cases

Patient ratios: PCU 1:4 depending on acuity; if floated to Med-Surg, ratio becomes 1:5; in ED Holding, PCU nurses carry a 1:4 assignment

Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Float pool role requires flexibility to float within scope of practice to various units for partial shifts

Techs available at a 1:10 ratio on PCU units, with RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage available 24/7

Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to each shift to receive unit assignment

Must arrive on time to assigned unit by 0700 or 1900 and cannot clock in before designated times

Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs

No on-call or self-scheduling requirements

Requirements

Active WA state or compact RN license required

Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience required

Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, lumbar drain care, tracheostomy care

Required IV medication titration experience including Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, and heparin

Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required

Telemetry competency assessment required upon orientation

Additional Information

Primary responsibilities include patient care within ED Holding and support to PCU, Med-Surg, and float pool teams as needed

Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation covering login access and required modules, plus 1 day on assigned unit

Schedules are provided 3 weeks at a time and typically received about 10 days prior to the start of the schedule

Time off requests are approved for up to 5 days; additional days require manager approval

Any requested time off must be added to the end of the assignment

First-time travelers will be considered for this position