Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane, 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
Location: Spokane, WA
This facility is a 388-bed hospital and a Level 3 Trauma Center. Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of experience are preferred, but first-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Floating Units
- Tower 7 - Cardio Tower: Med/Surg assignment on this unit. No qualification required for PCU/Cardiac patients. Ratios: 1:4-5.
- Tower 8 - COVID Ward & Med-Surg Overflow:
- Medical/Surgical overflow for COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, and Cellulitis.
- COVID Ward: Patients with various conditions but tested positive for COVID. Ratios: 1:4-5 for COVID patients.
- Tower 9:
- Neuro/Spine: CVA, Seizures/Epilepsy, Laminectomies, fusions, burr holes, shunts.
- Ortho: Total Joints (Knees/Hips), Trauma Ortho (ORIF, External Fixation).
- Medical: Sepsis, COPD, DVT, AKI. Ratios: 1:5-6.
- Tower 10:
- Surgical: Bariatric (Sleeve, Roux-en-Y), Gender Affirmation surgeries, Plastics, GI/GU, ENT.
- Oncology specialty surgeries with typically lower patient ratios (4:1 or 5:1).
- Ratios: 1:5-6.
- Tower 11 - Medical-Oncology: Fast-paced, high acuity unit for various medical conditions, including ETOH/IVDA and long-term antibiotics. Ratios: 1:5-6.
- ED Holding: Responsible for patients holding in the ED while awaiting admission.
- Specialty Areas: May float to specialized units if the candidate is comfortable and has the necessary skills.
Patient Ratios
Required Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS (preferred)
- NIHSS (preferred)
Skills Required
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- High Flow Oxygen, CPAP/Bi-PAP delivery
- Chest tube management
- Drain management (Hemovac, JP drains)
- Ostomy and wound vac management
Support on the Unit
- CNA Ratio: 1:10 (1:12)
- Charge Nurse typically does not take a patient assignment.
- A Flex Nurse is available on all units, except the COVID Unit, to assist with breaks and tasks.
- Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) varies by unit.
- Hospitalist and Respiratory Therapists are available 24/7.
- Centralized telemetry services are provided.
Charting System
EPIC for electronic records; IV Pumps used include ICU Plum Medical; medication dispensing via Pyxis.
Orientation
- General Hospital Orientation
- 1x 12-hour shift orientation on home unit followed by 4 hours of orientation on floating units.
- Traveler Telemetry Competency required prior to starting, graded by compliance team.
Scheduling
- Weekend-only options are available (Friday/Saturday/Sunday).
- Efforts will be made to maintain consistent unit assignments throughout the schedule cycle.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19370836. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.