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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring IMC-level skills and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based PCU with mixed Telemetry and IMCU patient populations across two floors
• IMCU unit (3E) maintains a 1:3 patient ratio; Telemetry unit (2E) maintains a 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• May float to IMCU, Telemetry, or CDU units as needed
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory failure, cardiac, renal, CIWA, and GI conditions
• Performs pre/post cardiac cath care, cardioversion/defibrillation, 12-lead EKG, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Manages PICC/central lines, Port-A-Cath, PCA pumps, epidural pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vacs
• Administers cardiac drips including amiodarone and antiarrhythmics (no titration)
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Must be an IMC-level RN to qualify for this PCU position
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management required
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Provides comprehensive PCU-level nursing care across telemetry and IMCU patient populations
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate eligibility
• Former Providence health system employees must have a minimum 3-month separation before returning as a traveler
• Returning staff must also reside outside a 50-mile radius from the facility