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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position at a Level III Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of PCU/telemetry experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• PCU setting within a Level III Trauma Center hospital
• 40 private bed unit with negative pressure capable rooms, including 4 beds with ante rooms
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology, diabetic/renal complications, CHF, COPD, PNA, and comfort care patients
• Continuous telemetry monitoring for all patients
• RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 with approximately 13 RNs per shift
• CNA support at 1:10 ratio for basic care tasks
• 12-hour day and night shift schedule (7:00-7:30 and 1900-0730)
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Schedules provided 3 weeks at a time, released approximately 10 days in advance
• Floating required to ICU (PCU-level patients), CCU, Observation, ED Holding, and overflow areas, with travelers floating first
• Floating to Med-Surg units if needed at a 1:5 ratio
• EPIC charting system preferred
• Uses Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and Philips MP50 wireless 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 in PCU
• Telemetry experience required
• Skills required: trach care, CIWA protocol, BiPAP management, central line maintenance, tube/drain management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with common medications including Cardizem, heparin, insulin, nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid required
• Chest tube management and experience with Dopamine/Nicardipine preferred
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit supported by a free-floating charge nurse, resource nurse for day and night shifts, 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist coverage, and day-shift OT/PT/ST support
• Phlebotomy and IV/VAT team support available
• Orientation includes hospital NEO (classes, modules, EPIC training, safe patient handling, glucose training) followed by a 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor
• COVID vaccination required
• Conventional PPE used, with N95s, CAPRs, and PAPRs available as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply