Travel PCU RN - $2,097 per week

About the role

Join our team as a Travel Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (RN-PCU) in Puyallup, WA. You will work in a dynamic environment at the facility, known for its comprehensive range of essential medical services, including a Level III trauma center and specialized care in areas such as heart and vascular care, neurology, and orthopedics. As a Registered Nurse in the PCU, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing care. AMN Healthcare is a leader in nurse staffing, offering dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing care in the Progressive Care Unit.
• Monitor cardiac rhythm, manage chest tubes, lumbar drains, tracheostomies, and titrate IV medications (e.g., amiodarone, cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, dobutamine, non‑DKA insulin, heparin, occasional cardene).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver heart and vascular, neurology, and orthopedic specialized care.
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).

Requirements

• Active RN license (compact accepted).
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• SSN and date of birth required for onboarding.
• One professional reference from the last 12 months.
• PCU skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
• PCU reference from the last 12 months.
• Willingness to float to ED hold and medical/surgical units as needed.

Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Management of chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomies.
• Titration of IV medications including amiodarone, cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, dobutamine, non‑DKA insulin, heparin, and occasional cardene.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.

Benefits

• Compet