Travel PCU RN - $2,134 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Position Overview This role primarily involves providing support across various units, including those that cater to patients in critical care, progressive care, and rehabilitation settings. The nurse will float between locations, including GSH 1 Daily, 2 River North and South, and the Float Pool Teams as needed. The focus will be on delivering high-quality patient care and support in a fast-paced environment. Unit Information MSICU: 40 beds CVICU: 10 beds (no specific CVICU experience needed) PCU: 40 beds 2R PCU Observation: 18 beds (can increase to 27 when open for overflow) CCU: 30 beds Medical: 89 beds Surgical: 55 beds Flex Unit: 9 beds (consists of PCU and MS patients) Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds ED Holding: Patients awaiting a bed COVID Overflow: As needed Experience Requirements 2 years of ICU experience for ICU assignments 2 years of PCU experience for PCU assignments 2 years in an acute care setting for MS assignments First-time travelers are welcomed Common Patient Types and Diagnoses ICU: Respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients, strokes, post-arrest, substance use issues. High-level therapies include rotoprone positioning and manual prone positioning (not taking craniotomies or major traumas). PCU: Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, general medical/surgical patients, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, orthopedic cases. Med-Surg: Post-operative patients, oncology, psychiatric care, general medical/surgical, including COVID cases. Rehabilitation: Neuro patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, post-COVID, and post-ICU. Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 based on acuity PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity or patient discharges Medical and Surgical: 1:5 Rehabilitation: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech) Certifications and Skills Required ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Med-Surg: BLS, NIHSS Competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, and management of invasive lines, trachs, and drains. Strong communication and patient education skills are essential. Support Within the Department Support is available from technicians, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and intensivists, ensuring a collaborative and helpful work environment. Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation and Scheduling 2 days of hospital orientation, followed by 1 day on the assigned unit. Telemetry competency is required for all travelers. Shift assignments are communicated through the staffing office and posted outside the House Supervisor's office. Attendance is expected on time, Thrive Staffing Job ID 19319989. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00 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.