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PCU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Puyallup, Washington

Apply for a PCU travel nursing assignment in Puyallup, WA, supporting an acute-care float pool across progressive care, medical-surgical, ICU, rehabilitation, and emergency department settings. This on-site Washington travel nursing job is ideal for a flexible, resourceful RN who is confident caring for adults with complex medical and surgical conditions while adapting to changing unit needs.

Located in the scenic South Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a welcoming community, convenient access to Tacoma and Seattle, and beautiful Pacific Northwest surroundings, including nearby views and recreation opportunities around Mount Rainier.

Travel Nursing Assignment Highlights

• PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment with an anticipated start date of November 16, 2026
• Approximately 14-week travel nursing contract ending February 20, 2027
• One available position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Primary work areas may include emergency department holding, PCU, medical-surgical, ICU, rehabilitation, and hospital-wide transport support
• Patient ratios vary by acuity and unit, including approximately 1:2 in ICU, 1:4 in PCU, 1:5 in medical-surgical settings, and a team-based model in rehabilitation

PCU Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care float pool
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Charting and Technology: Epic electronic medical record, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Orientation: Hospital orientation followed by assigned-unit orientation
• Floating: May float within scope of practice to units requiring support, including partial-shift assignments

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 2 years of recent PCU or comparable acute-care nursing experience; emergency department hold or float pool experience is highly valuable
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
• Recent telemetry nursing and cardiac rhythm interpretation experience
• Proficiency with PCU nursing skills, including chest tubes, tracheostomies, lumbar drains, and titration of appropriate intravenous medications
• Ability to care for patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, bleeding disorders, and general medical-surgical conditions
• Strong communication, patient education, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills
• Willingness to work nights, vary weekend coverage based on unit needs, and adapt to changing assignments

PCU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients across PCU, medical-surgical, ICU, rehabilitation, and emergency department holding environments as assigned
• Assess patients, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition, escalating concerns promptly
• Manage IV therapies and medications within scope, including selected titratable infusions used in progressive care settings
• Care for patients with isolation needs, limited mobility, respiratory compromise, post-operative conditions, sepsis, acute kidney injury, stroke, and other complex diagnoses
• Perform and monitor care involving chest tubes, drains, tracheostomies, ostomies, IV antibiotics, patient-controlled analgesia, and other acute-care therapies
• Transport patients safely throughout the hospital to areas such as imaging, procedural departments, intensive care, and the emergency department while maintaining appropriate monitoring and support
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, safety, and discharge instructions
• Remain flexible and resourceful in a fast-paced float pool environment while maintaining professional standards and patient safety

Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Puyallup, Washington, and join an acute-care team supporting patients across multiple hospital settings.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.