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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring telemetry experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Level III Trauma Center
• All rooms capable of negative air pressure, with 4 beds featuring ante rooms
• Care for a non-specialty medical-surgical PCU population including respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology, diabetic/renal complications, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and comfort care patients
• Continuous telemetry monitoring required for all patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 with approximately 13 RNs staffed per shift
• CNA support at 1:10 ratio
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Schedules provided 3 weeks at a time, distributed about 10 days prior to start
• Float requirements include ICU (for PCU-level patients), CCU, Observation, ED Holding, and overflow areas, with travelers floated first
• If floated to medical-surgical units, ratio adjusts to 1:5
• Charge nurse role is free-floating, with resource nurses available for day and night shifts
• Round-the-clock support from RT and Hospitalist teams, with OT/PT/ST available on day shift
• Dedicated phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams available
• Uses Epic (preferred), Alaris, Pyxis, and wireless Philips MP50 bedside monitors

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year of PCU experience
• Telemetry experience required, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Skilled in trach care, CIWA protocol, BiPAP management, central line maintenance, and tube/drain management
• Experience administering common medications including Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Dilaudid
• Chest tube management and experience with Dopamine/Nicardipine preferred
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start
• COVID vaccine required

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care to medically complex PCU patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring
• Facility uses conventional PPE protocols with N95s, CAPRs, and PAPRs available as needed
• Complete hospital orientation (NEO) covering classroom modules, Epic training, safe patient handling, and glucose training
• Unit-based orientation includes a 12-hour shift with a preceptor
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Schedule requests submitted directly to the PCU scheduler