Travel PCU Float Pool RN - $2,431 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) float pool position requiring a WA or compact RN license and prior PCU nursing experience.

Details

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, PCU, and surrounding units
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and general medical/surgical and ortho cases
• ED Holding unit involves mixed diagnoses with ICU patients at 1:2, PCU at 1:4, and MS at 1:5 ratios
• PCU and CCU ratios are 1:4 depending on acuity, with 1:5 ratio if floated to Medical-Surgical
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, trach care, and IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, heparin, occasionally Cardene)
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Support available includes techs at a 1:10 ratio, plus 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• May float for partial shifts within scope of practice to other units as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of PCU nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required

Additional Information

• Complete 2 days of hospital orientation covering login access and required modules, plus 1 day on the assigned unit
• Must call the staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to each shift to confirm assignment location
• Must arrive on time to the assigned unit by 0700 or 1900, with no clock-in permitted before 0653/1853
• Weekend scheduling varies based on unit needs
• Schedules are provided 3 weeks at a time, generally shared about 10 days in advance
• No holiday requests, self-scheduling, or on-call shifts permitted
• Time off requests up to 5 days may be approved; additional days require manager approval and may require extending the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-772182. 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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