Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU Float RN with active CA license, 2 years of PCU experience, and willingness to float across multiple hospital locations.

Details

• PCU/IMU float pool position covering general medicine, surgical, neuro, onc, cardiac, and ortho patients
• Float coverage across 4 locations: Thornton (La Jolla), Jacobs (La Jolla), Hillcrest, and East Campus (La Mesa)
• May float to EDIP (Emergency Department Inpatient overflow in the ER)
• Patient ratios vary by unit: IMU 1:3, Tele 1:4, MS 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• 4-week schedule provided two weeks in advance with no blocked or self-scheduling
• Assigned facility for each shift communicated via phone call 2 hours prior to shift start
• May be reassigned primarily to a new East Campus unit requiring cardiology/neuro skills if activated during the contract
• Uses Epic and Pyxis systems

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience within the past 2 years for specialized units
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• IV start, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line experience required
• Two supervisory/manager references required, including at least one from the specific unit within the past year
• Full 7-year work history with any gaps explained

Additional Information

• Float pool position requiring flexibility to work across all assigned PCU units and float down to Med-Surg based on census needs
• Must be willing and able to work at all 4 designated float locations throughout the contract
• Holiday coverage required: must work 2 of the following 3 holiday periods - Christmas Eve/Day, Thanksgiving Day/day after, New Year's Eve/Day
• New Employee Orientation (NEO) attendance required on designated dates
• Previous UCSD employees must disclose this at time of consideration and receive UCSD approval prior to assignment
• Candidates must be separated from UCSD for at least 1 year to return as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply