Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Puyallup, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Puyallup, WA

Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Puyallup, Washington. Put your telemetry, critical thinking, and patient-care skills to work in a fast-paced progressive care environment on a 16-week travel nursing assignment supporting a dynamic acute care hospital team. This role offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical and post-surgical needs while enjoying the welcoming community and outdoor recreation of the South Puget Sound region.

Job Details

• Position: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Setting: Acute care, progressive care, and float pool support
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Puyallup, Washington

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of PCU experience preferred
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Telemetry competency required for progressive care nursing
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and tracheostomy care
• Comfort with IV medication titration, including common cardiac and critical care drips
• Strong communication, patient education, and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a flexible float environment
• Willingness to work nights, weekends as needed, and follow unit-based assignment procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care to progressive care patients with varying acuity levels
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
• Administer and titrate IV medications according to unit protocols and nursing scope
• Support patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and other medical-surgical diagnoses
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes
• Float within scope to appropriate units as needed
• Transport patients throughout the hospital when assigned to ACLS transport support
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional nursing standards
• Deliver compassionate education to patients and families

Apply now for this Travel PCU RN opportunity in Puyallup, WA and join a supportive healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.