Travel Float Pool PCU RN - $2,436 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Float Pool PCU position requiring a WA or compact RN license and 2+ years of relevant acute care experience, primarily supporting the ED Holding unit on night shift.

Details

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit within a hospital setting
• 12-hour night shift schedule totaling 36 hours per week
• Mixed diagnosis patient population with ratios of ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, and MS 1:5 depending on assignment
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg patient types
• May also serve in ACLS transport role, moving patients throughout the hospital including ED, CT, MRI, PACU, and Cath Lab
• Utilizes Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Partial-shift floating required within scope of practice
• Weekend scheduling varies based on unit needs
• No on-call, holiday requests, or self-scheduling permitted

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant acute care setting (ICU, PCU, or Med-Surg) required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation and IV medication titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, etc)
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required

Additional Information

• When assigned to ACLS transport, assist ED Holding unit with breaks and medication administration after 2300
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation followed by 1 day on the assigned unit
• Must contact staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to each shift to receive unit assignment
• Must arrive on time to the assigned unit by 0700 or 1900 with no early clock-in permitted
• Schedules are provided 3 weeks at a time, distributed approximately 10 days in advance
• Time off requests up to 5 days may be approved, with additional days requiring manager approval and extension of the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-759699. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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