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

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

Join a dynamic nursing team as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) in Puyallup, Washington. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide acute care for medically complex patients across progressive care, emergency department holding, medical-surgical, and related hospital units. This travel RN job is ideal for a flexible, resourceful nurse who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and delivering high-quality patient care across varying levels of acuity.

Located in the scenic South Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, including views and adventures near Mount Rainier, while remaining within reach of the greater Tacoma and Seattle areas. Explore this Washington nursing opportunity and join a collaborative hospital team.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Typical Patient Ratios: PCU/CCU approximately 1:4, medical-surgical approximately 1:5, and ICU approximately 1:2 based on acuity
• Clinical Environment: PCU, emergency department holding, medical-surgical, ICU support, rehabilitation, and hospital-wide transport coverage as needed
• Orientation: Hospital and unit orientation provided
• Charting and Equipment: Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing

PCU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or eligibility for Washington licensure
• At least 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; ICU or acute care experience is valuable for float assignments
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Telemetry competency and proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Experience with chest tubes, tracheostomies, lumbar drains, general drains, ostomies, and IV medication management
• Ability to titrate commonly used critical care and progressive care infusions within scope of practice
• Strong communication, patient education, assessment, and clinical prioritization skills
• Willingness to float within demonstrated competency and support multiple hospital units
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

PCU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic conditions, and general medical-surgical diagnoses
• Monitor patients, interpret cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies, including titratable infusions as appropriate to the assignment
• Care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, drains, ostomies, and other complex treatment needs
• Support the emergency department holding area, which may include mixed-acuity patients, isolation patients, and non-ambulatory patients
• Float to medical-surgical, ICU-support, rehabilitation, transport, and other areas within scope and competency
• Transport patients safely throughout the hospital, including to diagnostic and procedural departments when assigned
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, technicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families while promoting safety, comfort, and continuity of care
• Adapt quickly to changing assignments and contribute as a dependable resource during each night shift

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse travel contract in Puyallup, Washington, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.