Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

American Traveler

Puyallup, Washington, United States

Position ID: P-769317

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$2,431.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Float Pool position requiring 2+ years of PCU experience and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting ED Holding, with floating to MSICU, CVICU, PCU, CCU, Medical, Surgical, Flex Unit, and Inpatient Rehab as needed

ED Holding unit cares for mixed diagnosis patients, including isolation and non-ambulatory patients, in a fast-paced environment

Patient ratios vary by unit: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Medical/Surgical 1:5, Rehab 1:8 team model

PCU patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and general ortho cases

12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week

Floating required, including partial shifts, within scope of practice

Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

Support staff includes techs, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage 24/7

Requirements

Active WA or compact RN license required

Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required

Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomy care

Experience with IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, heparin, and occasionally Cardene) required

Strong communication and patient education/teaching skills required

Additional Information

Primary assignment will be in the ED Holding unit per nurse manager direction

May be required to assist with ACLS transport of patients throughout the hospital, including ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, and Cath Lab

Night shift ACLS RNs assist in ED Holding after 11 PM when transport volume decreases

Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit

Traveler telemetry competency is required

Must call the staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to each shift for assignment details

Must arrive on time to the assigned unit, with no clock-in permitted before scheduled shift start

No holiday requests, self-scheduling, or on-call requirements

Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs

Schedules are provided three weeks at a time

Time off requests beyond 5 days require added time at the end of the assignment

First-time travelers will be considered