Travel PCU RN - $2,134 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNStart Date: 11/16/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelRegistered Nurse (RN) Facility Overview Location: Puyallup, WA Type: Level III Trauma Center Licensed Beds: 375 COVID vaccination is required. Unit Information Patient Capacity: 40 private beds (all rooms capable of negative air pressure; 4 beds with ante rooms) Experience Level: Minimum of 1.5 years (including 1 year of Progressive Care Unit experience). This position is suitable for first-time travelers. Patient Types Progressive Care Unit (PCU) non-specialty unit Common conditions: respiratory failure, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology patients, diabetic or renal issues, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and comfort care. Continuous telemetry monitoring for all patients. COVID Protocols Conventional use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required, including N95s, CAPRs, and PAPRs available. Patient Ratios RN Ratio: 1:3-4 CNA Ratio: 1:10 (responsibilities: blood sugar checks, vital signs, toileting, bathing, feeding, and removal of foleys and PIVs). Required Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Skills Required Telemetry experience Tracheostomy care CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) Central line maintenance/management Tube/drain management Cardiac rhythm interpretation Preferred skills: Chest tube management Common Medications Cardizem Heparin Insulin (non-DKA) Nitroglycerin Lasix Dilaudid (for comfort care/PCA) Preferred medications: Dopamine, nicardipine Support on the Unit Free-floating Charge Nurse Resource Nurse available during days and nights Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 Hospitalist available 24/7 Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy available during day shifts only Phlebotomy services Intravenous/Vascular Access Team Charting System and Equipment EPIC (preferred) Alaris Pyxis MP50 Philips bedside monitors (wireless) Floating Requirements May float to ICU (Progressive Care Unit level patients), CCU, Observation, and Emergency Department Holding. Travelers will float first; if floated to Medical-Surgical units, a 1:5 ratio will be maintained. Orientation Includes hospital orientation, modules, EPIC training, safe patient handling, glucose training, and an education welcome. 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor. Telemetry Competency required to be completed and passed prior to start (graded by SimpliFi Compliance). Scheduling Shift Times: Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AMThrive Staffing Job ID #19326675. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00About Thrive StaffingAt the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.