Travel PCU RN Float - $2,204 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Auburn, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Clinical Nurse

Job Overview

This is a floating position available throughout Auburn and possibly Covington. The role primarily focuses on assisting patients at the PCU level or below, with a significant amount of time spent in the Emergency Department overflow area.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for various patient types including respiratory distress, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastrointestinal bleeds, sepsis, general post-operative patients, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), alcohol withdrawal syndrome (ETOH), overdose, congestive heart failure (CHF), and post-catheterization or interventional radiology patients.
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and manage tracheostomy and BiPAP as long as the patient is stable.
• Oversee invasive line management, including the care of ostomies, general drains, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration.
• Implement appropriate treatment protocols for patients experiencing CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment).

Patient Care Unit Information

The Patient Care Unit (PCU) consists of 33 beds, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Required certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Experience with Epic EMR is mandatory.
• Trainee applications are considered for first-time travelers.

Uniform Requirements

Scrubs of any color are acceptable, with the exception of camouflage. Navy blue scrubs are preferred.

Work Schedule

This position requires 12-hour day shifts.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19492865. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.