PCU RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 1 year of PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• 29-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
• Mixed acuity MS/PCU non-specialty unit
• Patient types include respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, bariatric post-op, diabetic, CHF, COPD, PNA, acute SNF patients, and TIA/stroke rule-out
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU and 1:5 on MS/MT
• CNA to patient ratio of 1:10 supporting with vitals, toileting, bathing, and feeding
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No self-scheduling; schedule coordinated with manager on a 6-week period
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to ED Holding, overflow areas, and no specific MS units, with travelers floated first
• Uses Epic (preferred), Alaris, and Pyxis

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
• Telemetry experience required along with cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with CIWA protocols, BiPAP, central line maintenance/management, tube/drain management, and IV skills
• Experience with common medications including Cardizem, Dopamine, heparin, nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid
• Preferred experience with chest tube management, trach care, and home vent
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit
• Unit supported by a free-floating charge nurse, hospital educator, SWAT nurse for PICCs and procedures, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, and day-shift OT/PT/ST
• Bedside handoff required with whiteboard completion expected each shift
• Hospital orientation includes NEO classes, Epic training, safe patient handling, and glucose training, followed by a 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor
• RTO permitted up to 7 days, with additional requests emailed to the nurse manager
• Holiday coverage expected for a minimum of 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Scrubs of any professional color are permitted
• Free designated parking provided
• Unit culture described as welcoming and traveler-friendly, with many travelers extending their assignments
• First-time travelers considered if they have strong experience