Travel PCU Float RN - $1,932 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Float – Olympia, WA 98506

Start Date: October 20, 2026

Location: Olympia, Washington

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30), 91-day assignment. Patient ratios vary from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit acuity. Weekend coverage required; must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).

Highlights:

• Float pool position supporting multiple units including PCU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and ER boarded patients
• Dynamic environment filling critical staffing needs across a 325-bed acute care facility
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
• May include charge nurse responsibilities on smaller units, managing staffing needs, bed flow, and general coordination
• 24 hours of orientation provided to support successful onboarding
• Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations including adults and geriatrics across multiple specialties

Requirements:

• Active Washington RN license or Compact license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Must have nursing experience in the United States (Canadian experience alone does not qualify)
• Experience with patient ratios of 4-6 patients required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Current ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, blood product administration, central line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, feeding tube management, and heparin protocols
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Willingness to float to PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units as needed
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius or accept adjusted compensation

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to expand your clinical skills across multiple specialties in a supportive acute care environment. You'll work with a collaborative team that values flexibility and expertise while providing comprehensive patient care. With competitive compensation, structured orientation, and access to extensive interdisciplinary resources, this position is ideal for experienced nurses seeking variety and professional growth in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

American Consultants Job ID #19162772. 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: RN:PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus