PCU RN
Olympia, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Olympia, Washington

Travel PCU RN job in Olympia, Washington: Join a progressive care team caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions on a consistent day-shift schedule. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is based in a supportive short-term acute care environment. Olympia combines the energy of Washington’s state capital with easy access to scenic parks, waterfront recreation, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit with approximately 27 beds and a daily census of approximately 27 patients
• Charting: EPIC experience preferred
• Floating: May be required to comparable units within the nurse’s scope of practice

PCU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington State; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Experience caring for patients with cardiac telemetry needs and complex medical diagnoses
• Experience interpreting dysrhythmias and managing cardiac monitoring
• Proficiency with central and peripheral line care, PICC management, oxygen therapy, and noninvasive airway support
• Ability to manage cardiac drips without titration, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and post-procedure monitoring
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience within the past three years

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric PCU patients with CHF, TAVR recovery needs, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, chest pain, syncope, renal failure, and other complex medical conditions
• Perform focused assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias while promptly escalating clinical concerns
• Manage temporary pacemaker patients, cardiac drips without titration, and post-myocardial infarction care
• Provide pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, angiogram, and cardiac surgery care
• Perform sheath removal and groin-site management according to established protocols
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, oxygen, and noninvasive respiratory support
• Provide central line, PICC, feeding tube, wound, isolation, and peripheral line care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and participate in patient education and discharge planning
• Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care

Location Highlights: Olympia, Washington

Located in the heart of Washington’s South Sound region, Olympia offers a welcoming community, beautiful waterfront areas, nearby hiking and cycling trails, and convenient access to the broader Pacific Northwest. It is an appealing destination for nurses who enjoy a balance of cultural amenities, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Apply now for this Washington travel nursing opportunity and join the progressive care team in Olympia.

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.