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

Med-Surg/Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Olympia, WA 13-Week Contract

Join a dynamic float nursing team as a Med-Surg/Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse in Olympia, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow units. Nurses who enjoy variety, collaboration, and adapting to changing patient-care needs will thrive in this Washington travel RN job.

Located in the scenic Pacific Northwest, Olympia offers a welcoming community, evergreen landscapes, access to Puget Sound, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation while providing the cultural and civic energy of Washington’s state capital.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• End Date: January 19, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with approximately 325 staffed beds
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; 36 hours per week listed
• Patient Assignment: Typically 1:4–6, based on unit acuity
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow patients
• Float Expectations: Float throughout the hospital and potentially to nearby affiliated facilities based on staffing needs

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Recent clinical experience in the United States is required
• Medical-surgical nursing and telemetry experience
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years
• Flexibility to work weekends and designated holidays as scheduled

Med-Surg/Telemetry Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult and geriatric patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow units
• Float between units to support changing census, patient acuity, and staffing needs
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Manage patient assignments typically ranging from 1:4 to 1:6, depending on acuity and unit needs
• Administer medications, perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Epic
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV teams, rapid response teams, and support services
• Assume charge responsibilities on select small units, including staffing coordination, bed-flow management, and general unit oversight
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and the broader care team while adapting to a variety of clinical environments

Apply now to join this Olympia, Washington travel nursing assignment and make an impact as a Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse.

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 #523743. 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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