Travel PCU Float RN - $2,134 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float 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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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Unit Information

This position is part of the Float Pool, where the nurse will float within their scope of practice across various units including: PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding. The traveler may also float to a nearby facility as needed.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome, provided they have strong experience in PCU/Tele and float pool settings

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

The primary unit of assignment will be ED Holding, though floating to inpatient PCU is expected. Common patient conditions include:

• Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, Medical
• Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders
• CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic issues, strokes
• CCU (Cardiac Stepdown) and Cardiac Short Stay - post-operative care (CABG/TAVRs), STEMIs, pacemaker management

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:4
• MedSurg: 1:5-6

Licensure and Certifications

• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification

Required Skills

• IV medication titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Bipap management
• Ostomy and general drain care
• Management of tracheostomies and chest tubes
• Experience with lumbar drains and TR Bands (preferred)
• Proficient in EPIC EMR

Support within the Department

The team includes:

• CNA support
• Charge RN without patient assignment
• Hospitalist available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7
• Specialty physicians on call 24/7

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required)
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Information

The nurse may float to PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding units, as well as a nearby facility when needed.

Orientation

Orientation includes:

• 1-day general hospital orientation
• 1 day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit
• Telemetry competency required

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with infrequent back-to-back weekends
• No on-call responsibilities
• Holiday expectations apply
• Requests for time off (RTO) up to 5 days will be considered
• Shift times available are 0700-1930 or 1900-0730
• Schedules are created in 3-week increments, provided 7-10 days in advance
• No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterning of shifts

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any solid, professional color
• Parking: Free in the parking garage
• Documentation procedures include hourly rounding and bedside report
• Saline flushes are considered medication; they should not be left at the bedside
• Medications must not be left in unlocked carts
• Two-nurse verification required for wasting medications (narcotics, Benzodiazepines)
• Documenting pain levels before and after administering pain medication is required

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19437901. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00

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