Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,392 per week

About the role

Travel RN position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a facility in Puyallup, Washington.

• Specialty: PCU – Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 12 weeks (minimum 13 weeks required by unit manager)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12‑hour nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Unit: PCU Nursing Float Pool (will work primarily in ED Holding and may float for partial shifts within scope of practice)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of true PCU experience in an actual PCU unit (floating to PCU does not count)
• Clinical interview required; unit manager must approve first‑time travelers
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required
• Experience with drip infusions, including nitro, dopamine, and dobutamine drips
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Management of chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomies
• IV medication titration (e.g., amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin)
• Ability to care for a diverse patient mix: respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, general medical/surgical, orthopedic cases

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education support
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective day 1)

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed RN is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency dedicated to “igniting purpose in healthcare.” The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians across all 50 states, offering local and travel assignments. TotalMed focuses on placing highly‑skilled staff to ensure adequate coverage and a better patient experience, with a history of filling critical roles even during the most challenging periods in healthcare.