PCU RN
Spokane, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Progressive Care Contract in Spokane, WA

Apply now for a travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract in Spokane, Washington, providing high-acuity adult care on night shifts in a Level III trauma acute-care environment. Take your progressive care nursing expertise to an adult PCU team caring for medically complex patients with strong interdisciplinary support. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to deliver telemetry and stepdown care while enjoying Spokane’s scenic rivers, parks, outdoor recreation, and welcoming Inland Northwest community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), stepdown, telemetry nursing
• Location: Spokane, Washington 99208
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (36 hours per week)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Commitment to work three of five designated holidays may be required
• Patient Population: Adults
• Typical Ratio: Approximately 1:4 on nights
• Unit Profile: Approximately 42 beds with an average daily census of 35
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: May float between units or nearby sister facilities to meet patient-care needs

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience, preferably in PCU, progressive care, stepdown, DOU, IMC, or telemetry
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent experience caring for progressive-care patients with a typical assignment ratio of 3–4 patients
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, cardiac drips, insulin protocols, IV therapy, central and PICC line care, and non-invasive airway management
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and required holiday coverage
• Willingness to float as needed to support patient-care operations
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Travel PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult PCU patients experiencing conditions such as congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, stroke, chest pain, diabetic ketoacidosis, and substance withdrawal
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Administer and monitor cardiac and insulin infusions according to established protocols
• Manage oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, chest tubes, feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, PCA therapy, and blood products as appropriate
• Perform central line, PICC, peripheral IV, and other vascular-access care while maintaining infection-prevention standards
• Complete focused and comprehensive assessments, medication administration, care planning, documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with IV teams, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to other units when needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Apply now for this Spokane, Washington travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity progressive care team as a PCU Registered Nurse.

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.