Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients across various units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care. The position requires floating to meet institutional needs, with some responsibilities as a charge nurse on small units. The RN will ensure effective patient care delivery adhering to hospital standards and protocols.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/06/2026 and ending on 01/05/2027.
Required Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience as a registered nurse, valid state license (compact license preferred), and US work experience.
Certifications: ACLS*, NIHSS
Skills: BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Continual Bladder Irrigation (CBI), CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Epidural analgesia*, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Neuro/Telemetry, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Orthopedic trauma*, Oxygen administration, Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent*, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Peripheral nerve block catheters*, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Angiogram*, Post MI*, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath*, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Pre/Post neurosurgery*, Renal failure, Seizure disorders, Spinal cord injury*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Substance Withdrawal*, Surgical drains*, Telemetry monitoring, Titration of Cardiac and Vasoactive drips*, Total joint replacement*, Tracheostomy care/management, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Traumatic Brain injury, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac*.
Additional Information: The position includes floating between units to meet patient care needs, with the possibility of charge nurse responsibilities on small units. It is essential that clinicians have US-based experience, and prior charge experience is required. Candidates must be flexible for holiday work and adhere to scheduling requests made at the time of submission.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1312651. 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: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Olympia, WA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
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Hemodialysisunmatched
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Intensive Careunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
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Kidney Diseaseunmatched
Neurosurgeryunmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Pacemakerunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
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Reimbursementunmatched
Spinal Cord Injuryunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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