Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,037 per week
TotalMed · Tacoma, WA · 1 mo ago
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Schedule
Start Date: 01/11/2027
Duration: 13 weeks (48 hours per week)
Shift: 12‑hour nights
Employment Type: Travel
Requirements
- Specialty: PCU – Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Unit: Nursing Float Pool PCU; EPIC system required
- IV therapy experience required; must pass DYS test prior to start
- Recent PCU experience (within the last 6 months) required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (first‑time travelers with prior float pool experience considered)
- Skills: IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, management of general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, lumbar drains; TR Bands experience preferred
- Patient ratios: PCU/CCU/ACC – 1:4; PCU overflow Med‑Surg – 1:5‑6; ED Holding – ratio varies by patient acuity
- Typical patient types: neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic cases, cardiac step‑down, post‑CABG/TAVRS, STEMI, pacemaker/ablations, post‑cardiac catheterization
- Floating assignments may include PCU, CCU, medical‑surgical, ED Holding, and occasional float to a sister hospital (~2.5 mi away)
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 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 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 positions. TotalMed focuses on placing highly‑skilled staff to ensure adequate coverage and a better patient experience, and has a history of filling critical roles during challenging periods.