Travel PCU RN - $2,211 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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ```html Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) About the Facility Location: Puyallup, WA Type: Level III Trauma Center Licensed Beds: 375 COVID vaccine is required for all employees. General Information Beds: 40 private rooms, all capable of negative air pressure. 1.5 years of experience required, including at least 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience. First-time travelers are welcome. Patient Population The unit cares for a variety of patient types, including: Respiratory failure Sepsis Gastrointestinal bleeding Alcohol withdrawal Complicated surgeries Decompensating oncology patients Diabetic or renal complications Congestive heart failure Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pneumonia Comfort care All patients will receive continuous telemetry monitoring. COVID Protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Conventional use of PPE is in effect, including N95 masks, CAPRs, and PAPRs as needed. Patient Ratios RN to patient ratio: 1:3-4, with typically 13 RNs per shift. CNA to patient ratio: 1:10, responsible for basic care tasks including vitals, bathing, and feeding. Required Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Skills Required Telemetry experience Tracheostomy care CIWA scale knowledge BiPAP management Central line maintenance and management Tube and drain management Cardiac rhythm interpretation Preferred: Chest tube management Common Medications Familiarity with the following medications is required: Cardizem Heparin Insulin (non-DKA) Nitroglycerin Lasix Dilaudid (for comfort care/PCA) Preferred: Dopamine, Nicardipine Support on the Unit Staffing support includes: Free-floating Charge Nurse Resource Nurse available for both day and night shifts Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7 Hospitalist services available 24/7 Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy (day shift only) Phlebotomy services IV/VAT Team available Charting System and Equipment Charting system: EPIC (preferred) Alaris infusion devices Pyxis medication dispensing system MP50 Philips bedside monitors (wireless) Floating Policy Traveling nurses may be required to float to different areas, including: ICU (for PCU level patients) Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Observation Unit ED Holding (all service levels within scope and below) Overflow areas (for all PCU level patients) Thrive Staffing Job ID 19348411. 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.