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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Location Multiple locations within the region Unit Information ICU: 14 beds, with higher-level therapies including respiratory failure, sepsis, and post-operative care. PCU: 40 beds focusing on respiratory compromise, renal failure, and general medical/surgical patients. Medical: 89 beds including oncology, palliative, and general medical/surgical patients. Surgical: 55 beds for post-operative and general medical overflow. Rehab: 47 beds treating neuro patients and those requiring transitional care. ED Holding Unit: Fast-paced environment with a mix of diagnoses and various patient assignments. Minimum Experience Required ICU: 2 years of ICU experience. PCU: 2 years of PCU experience. Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting. Patient Types and Common Diagnoses The following conditions are commonly treated in the units: ICU: Respiratory failure, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients. PCU: Respiratory compromise, general medical/surgical patients. Medical-Surgical: Neutropenic patients, post-operative care, COPD, CHF, and COVID-19 cases. Rehab: Stroke, spinal cord injury, and post-ICU care needs. Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 based on acuity. PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity. Medical and Surgical: 1:5. Rehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech). Required Licenses and Certifications ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS. PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS. Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS. Skills Required ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management. PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, required IV medication titration. Medical-Surgical: IVs, PCAs, chest tubes, drains. All clinicians must possess strong communication and patient education skills. Support Within the Department Tech-to-nurse ratios are as follows: ICU: 1:14 PCU: 1:10 Medical-Surgical: 1:8-10 Available support includes respiratory therapy and hospitalist services 24/7. Technology and Equipment EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation and Scheduling 2 days of hospital orientation followed by 1 day on the assigned unit. Must contact staffing office before each shift for assignment confirmation. Must adhere to scheduled shifts with specific arrival times. No holiday requests or self-scheduling; up to 5 days off may be approved. Floating Flexibility is required as nurses may float between units according to the needs of the department. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19319979. 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.