GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Puyallup, WA
Join a progressive care travel nursing assignment in Puyallup, Washington, providing acute-care support across PCU, emergency department holding, medical-surgical, and related hospital settings. This on-site opportunity is ideal for a flexible and resourceful Registered Nurse (RN) who is confident caring for mixed-acuity patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Located in the scenic Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a welcoming community atmosphere, easy access to Tacoma and Seattle, and beautiful views of the Cascade foothills and Mount Rainier.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Puyallup, WA 98372
- Assignment Type: Travel RN contract
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Duration: Approximately 15 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Primary Assignment: Emergency department holding area and nursing float pool support
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4 in PCU, 1:5 for medical-surgical assignments, and variable ICU ratios based on patient acuity
- Documentation and Equipment: Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
- Orientation: Two days of hospital orientation and one day on the assigned unit
PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to work in Washington
- At least 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
- Previous experience caring for progressive-care, emergency holding, or mixed-acuity patients
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Telemetry competency, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Proficiency with IV medication titration, including commonly used cardiac and anticoagulation infusions
- Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomies, lumbar drains, general drains, ostomies, and IV therapy
- Ability to float within scope of practice and adapt to changing unit needs
- Strong communication, patient education, organization, and teamwork skills
- Comfort working nights, varying weekends, and in fast-paced acute-care environments
PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic conditions, and other medical-surgical diagnoses
- Provide care in the emergency department holding area, which may include ICU, PCU, medical-surgical, isolation, and non-ambulatory patients
- Monitor patients receiving telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition
- Administer and titrate IV medications according to orders, protocols, and patient response
- Manage chest tubes, drains, tracheostomies, ostomies, IV access, and other complex nursing needs
- Complete focused assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, and ongoing reassessments
- Float to appropriate units within competency, including PCU, medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and other acute-care areas
- Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, nursing assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, safety, and discharge needs
- Remain flexible, resourceful, and responsive while supporting changing patient volumes and staffing needs
Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Puyallup, Washington, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team in the Puget Sound region.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #525732. 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: PCU
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