PCU RN
Puyallup, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

The role supports multiple units, including:

• MSICU: 40 beds
• CVICU: 10 beds
• PCU: 40 beds
• 2R PCU Observation: 18 beds (can increase to 27 beds when open for overflow)
• CCU: 30 beds
• Medical: 89 beds
• Surgical: 55 beds
• Flex Unit: 9 beds (PCU and medical-surgical patients)
• Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds on two floors
• ER Holding Unit
• COVID overflow

Experience Requirements

• ICU: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• PCU/PCU ER Holds: Minimum of 2 years of PCU experience
• Medical-Surgical: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting
• First-time travelers are accepted

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

ICU

• Respiratory Failure
• GI Bleeds
• DKA
• Sepsis
• Complicated Post-operative Patients
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
• Flap surgeries
• Post-Arrest
• Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders

PCU

• Respiratory compromise
• Sepsis
• Renal failure
• Bleeding disorders
• General medical/surgical patients
• CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Pneumonia

Medical-Surgical

• General medical surgical patients
• Oncology: Neutropenic, post-operative care
• Psychiatric patients
• COPD
• CHF
• Sepsis
• DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)
• AKI (Acute Kidney Injury)
• Dialysis
• COVID-19 patients

Patient Ratios

• ICU: 1:2 based on acuity
• PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity or patient discharges
• Medical and Surgical: 1:5
• Rehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)

Required Certifications

• ICU and PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS

Required Skills

• ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management
• PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, IV medication titration
• Medical-Surgical: IVs, PCAs, chest tubes, drains, ostomies
• Good communication and patient education skills are essential for all clinicians

Support within the Department

• Tech Support: ICU 1:14; PCU 1:10; Medical-Surgical 1:8-10
• Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage available 24/7
• Intensivist coverage available 24/7

Technology and Equipment