Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Nursing Float Pool position, primarily assigned to the ED Holding unit, requiring PCU or ICU experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit with mixed diagnosis patients
• Also floats to support GSH 1 Dally, 2 River North and South, and Float Pool teams
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• ED Holding patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MS 1:5
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Floating required within scope of practice, including partial shifts
• Isolation and non-ambulatory patients are common in the ED Holding unit
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and resourcefulness

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU or PCU experience required depending on unit assignment
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, heparin, and occasionally Cardene)
• Strong communication and patient education skills required
• Traveler telemetry competency required during orientation

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include patient care in the ED Holding unit and occasional support in PCU, ICU, and MS units
• Support available onsite from RT, hospitalist, and intensivist teams 24/7
• Techs available in ICU (1:14), PCU (1:10), and MS (1:8-10)
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit
• Schedule provided 3 weeks at a time, distributed about 10 days prior to start of schedule
• No self-scheduling, holiday requests, or on-call shifts required
• Time off requests up to 5 days can be approved locally, with additional days requiring manager approval
• Extended time off requests may require extending the assignment length
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply