Travel PCU RN Float - $2,204 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Auburn, 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

Clinical Nurse

Job Overview

This is a floating position available throughout Auburn and possibly Covington. The role primarily focuses on assisting patients at the PCU level or below, with a significant amount of time spent in the Emergency Department overflow area.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for various patient types including respiratory distress, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastrointestinal bleeds, sepsis, general post-operative patients, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), alcohol withdrawal syndrome (ETOH), overdose, congestive heart failure (CHF), and post-catheterization or interventional radiology patients.
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and manage tracheostomy and BiPAP as long as the patient is stable.
• Oversee invasive line management, including the care of ostomies, general drains, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration.
• Implement appropriate treatment protocols for patients experiencing CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment).

Patient Care Unit Information

The Patient Care Unit (PCU) consists of 33 beds, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Required certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Experience with Epic EMR is mandatory.
• Trainee applications are considered for first-time travelers.

Uniform Requirements

Scrubs of any color are acceptable, with the exception of camouflage. Navy blue scrubs are preferred.

Work Schedule

This position requires 12-hour day shifts.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19492865. 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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