Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring 2 years of experience and Level II trauma exposure at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital.

Details

• Acute Care Float Pool position within a hospital setting
• Unit covers medical, surgical, medical telemetry, surgical telemetry, infusion, orthopedic, and neurosurgery patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30) or Night shift (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) available
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within the hospital required, within scope of practice
• No floating to sister hospitals
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level II trauma experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• EKG telemetry competency compliance required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and oxygen administration
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac drip management
• Experience with wound care, wound vac, and isolation precautions
• Experience with insulin drip titration and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with pacemaker management and pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Experience with total joint replacement and traction care preferred

Additional Information

• Work in a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level 4 Trauma Center status
• Provide care across a diverse patient population spanning medical, surgical, telemetry, and specialty units
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• First-time travelers may be considered pending manager screening
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 1 week and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Former UW Medical Center staff must have an 18-month separation period before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Any color scrubs permitted