Travel PCU / Telemetry RN Float Pool - $2,008 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/11/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information This Float Pool position will have a scope of practice that includes the following units within the hospital: PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ER Holding. The traveler may also float to another facility located approximately 2.5 miles away to provide patient care. Experience Requirements Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required. First-time travelers are accepted with strong experience in PCU/Telemetry and previous float pool experience. Patient Types and Common Diagnoses The primary unit for this position will be ED Holding, where the traveler should expect to spend the majority of their contract. The following patient types and diagnoses are common: Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, Medical Respiratory Compromise, Sepsis, Renal Failure Bleeding Disorders, General Medical and Surgical Conditions CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, Ortho, Strokes CCU and Cardiac Short Stay Observations Patient Ratios PCU: 1:4 MedSurg: 1:5-6 Required Certifications and Skills BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required. Skills in IV Medication Titration, Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation, BiPap Management, Ostomy Care, and Management of General Drains, Tracheostomies, Chest Tubes, and Lumbar Drains are necessary. Experience with TR Bands is preferred. EPIC experience is required. Support and Resources CNA support available. Charge RN without patient assignment present. Hospitalist coverage available 24/7. Respiratory Therapists on-site 24/7. Access to Cardiac and Specialty MDs on call 24/7. Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required) IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation and Training 1-day general hospital orientation. 1-day unit orientation (12 hours on the PCU unit). 1 day of light unit orientation. Telemetry competency required for travelers. Scheduling and Other Information Weekend rotation is required every other weekend, with potential for some back-to-back weekends (rare). Approved time off (RTO) of up to 5 days is permissible. Shifts are from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730. Scheduling is done in 3-week increments with notifications provided 7-10 days prior to schedule start. No self-scheduling is allowed, and there is no guarantee of a fixed schedule. Scrub colors: Any solid color, professional. Free parking available in the parking garage. Documentation and patient care responsibilities include filling out whiteboards, performing hourly rounding, and providing bedside report. Medication management practices include requiring two-nurse verification for wasting medications such as narcotics and benzodiazepines, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient pain levels pre and post-medication administration. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19175507. 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.