Travel PCU Float RN - $1,984 per week

GHR Healthcare 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
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Float | Olympia, WA

Experienced Travel Registered Nurses are invited to join an acute-care nursing team in Olympia, Washington, for a 13-week Med/Surg Telemetry Float assignment. Care for diverse adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and overflow settings while strengthening your clinical versatility. Olympia is Washington’s scenic capital city, known for its natural beauty, access to Puget Sound and outdoor recreation, vibrant arts community, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care; medical-surgical and telemetry float coverage
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–6, depending on unit acuity
• Documentation: Epic electronic health record
• Float Expectations: Assignment may include floating between units and nearby affiliated facilities according to patient-care needs
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend coverage is required; commitment to working 3 of 5 designated winter holidays may be required

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in an acute-care setting
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the United States; Canadian experience alone does not meet the requirement
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Epic charting experience
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing assignments, patient populations, and unit workflows
• Willingness to provide weekend coverage, holiday coverage, and float support as needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of clinical experience within the past three years

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and overflow units
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, administer medications, and evaluate clinical outcomes
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition
• Manage patients with varying acuity while maintaining appropriate prioritization and patient-to-nurse ratios
• Float to assigned units or affiliated locations to support staffing and patient-care needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Apply isolation precautions, PPE standards, oxygen therapy, and other evidence-based safety practices
• Assume limited charge responsibilities when assigned, including staffing coordination, bed flow, and general unit oversight
• Support a respectful, team-oriented environment focused on quality care and positive patient outcomes

Apply now for this Travel RN opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and bring your Med/Surg and telemetry expertise to a collaborative acute-care team.

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 #523765. 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: Med/Surg Tele

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