Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in a hospital setting. This role involves floating within various hospital units including PCU, Telemetry, Med-Surg, and ED Holding. The position supports the departments clinical operations with patient care duties in a dynamic environment, requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, scheduled in 3-week cycles, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. The shift times are either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730. Weekend rotation is every other week, with the possibility of some back-to-back weekends. No on-call is expected.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications. Minimum of 1 year experience working in Progressive Care Units, Telemetry, or Med-Surg units. Current license and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, bipap management, and procedures such as chest tubes, traches, and lumbar drains. EPIC electronic medical records experience is required.
Additional Information: The position involves a 1-day general hospital orientation, a 1-day unit orientation on the PCU, and a 1-day light unit orientation. Floating within the hospital and to nearby affiliate hospitals may be required, with notification provided in advance. The role entails responsible documentation and adherence to hospital policies, including medication safety and patient safety protocols.
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 #1320723. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Tacoma, WA
Skills
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