8 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit Float position requiring WA or compact RN licensure and 2 years of stepdown experience. Details PCU Nursing Float unit in an acute care hospital setting with 32 beds Cares for patients with CVA/TIA, STEMI/NSTEMI, chest pain rule out MI, ACS, CHF, acute and chronic renal failure, respiratory failure/distress, DKA/HHNK, PE/DVT, afib, and pre/post cardiac procedures including angiograms, stents, pacemakers, and ablations Also manages pre-CABG and CIWA patients Patient ratio of 1:4 Administers drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetolol, milrinone, argatroban, and aggrostat No ventilator management required Uses EPIC charting system 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a No block scheduling requests accepted Weekend requirements based on unit needs Floating required to 4th, 5th, or 6th floor PCU and MS/Tele units Free charge nurse on unit with CNA support at a 1:8-12 ratio Tele monitors in use with remote tele monitor tech support for strip reading 24/7 in-house hospitalist, intensivist, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, RRT RN, and phlebotomy support IV team available from 1100-2300 Requirements Active WA or compact RN license required Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA) required Minimum 2 years of experience required BSN not required Acute care stepdown/PCU experience required
EPIC EMR
experience preferred Experience with CAPD (Peritoneal Dialysis) is a plus but not required Copy of driver's license required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility Additional Information Provide direct patient care on a busy, high-turnover stepdown unit as part of a cohesive and welcoming team Floor-specific orientation includes 12 hours of policy/procedure review, 12 hours on-unit with a preceptor, and additional EPIC training as needed Holiday coverage required with flexibility based on unit needs No specific scrub color required Duo applicants considered as long as they do not require matching schedules First-time travelers may be considered