Travel PCU RN - $2,232 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our versatile team and provide clinical support across various units. The following are the details regarding the unit bed counts and patient types:

• Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU): 40 beds
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU): 10 beds
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU): 40 beds
• Observation (2R PCU): 18 beds, with a possible overflow to 27 beds
• Coronary Care Unit (CCU): 30 beds
• Medical Unit: 89 beds
• Surgical Unit: 55 beds
• Flex Unit: 9 beds (combination of PCU and Med-Surg patients)
• Inpatient Rehabilitation: 47 beds on two floors
• Emergency Room Holding Unit: for patients awaiting beds
• COVID Overflow: as needed

Patient Types and Common Diagnoses

The Registered Nurse will work with a diverse patient population, including but not limited to:

• ICU: Respiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, Complicated Post-operative Patients, CVA, Flap Surgeries, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDA
• PCU: Respiratory Compromise, Sepsis, Renal Failure, Bleeding Disorders, General Medical/Surgical Patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia
• Med-Surg: Includes Oncology, General, Ortho cases, and various medical conditions such as Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, and COVID
• Rehabilitation: Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, TBI, and Multi-Trauma Patients, along with Post-ICU Care, including Vents and Traches

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience:
• ICU: 2 years of ICU experience
• PCU: 2 years of PCU experience
• Medical/Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting
• First-time travelers are welcome.
• Required Licenses and Certifications:
  • ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • Medical/Surgical: BLS, NIHSS

Role Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of settings.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate records.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Transport patients throughout the facility as needed.

Patient Ratios

Depending on the unit and patient acuity, the following patient ratios apply:

• ICU: 1:2
• PCU and CCU: 1:4
• Medical and Surgical: 1:5
• Rehabilitation: 1:8 (team model including RN, LPN, Tech)

Support and Technology

Our team is supported by:

• Healthcare Technicians (various ratios depending on the unit)
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Access to cutting-edge technology including EPIC

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19088030. 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.