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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Feb 8, 2027 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry float pool position requiring strong PCU/Tele background and prior float pool experience. Details Float pool position covering PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ER Holding units within scope of practice May occasionally float to a second hospital campus approximately 2.5 miles away Primary assignment is often in the ED Holding area, though not considered the home unit Patient population includes neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical cases such as sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, strokes, and bleeding disorders Cardiac stepdown and cardiac short stay patients including post-CABG/TAVR, STEMI, fem-pop, pacemaker, ablation, and post-cath cases PCU patient ratio is 1:4 and MedSurg ratio is 1:5-6 12-hour day shifts, 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Every other weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends No on-call requirements Schedules created in 3-week increments and provided 7-10 days in advance No self-scheduling and no guaranteed patterned schedule Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required Strong PCU/Telemetry background with prior float pool experience required for first-time traveler consideration Experience with post-CABG/TAVR patient care required Skilled in IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, drain management, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and lumbar drains TR Bands experience preferred EPIC EMR experience required Traveler telemetry competency required Additional Information Support team includes CNAs, a charge RN without patient assignment, 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, and on-call cardiac/specialty physicians Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system Orientation includes 1-day general hospital orientation and 1 day (12 hours) of unit orientation on the PCU unit Daily responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines Pain documentation required before and after medication administration (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral) Saline flushes must be treated as medication and not left at bedside or in scrub pockets Scrubs must be a solid, professional color Free parking available in a garage RTO approval available for up to 5 days First-time travelers considered with strong PCU/Tele and float pool background