Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Puyallup, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,295/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration15 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN Nights Located in the healthcare organizations facility. This role involves supporting various inpatient units, primarily focusing on the Emergency Department, with floating responsibilities across different units based on clinical needs. The position requires flexibility and resourcefulness to manage a fast-paced environment, providing high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Simplifi Clinical Interviewingprimarily supporting the Emergency Department and floating across multiple inpatient units including MSICU, CVICU, PCU, Observation, CCU, Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation units. This position involves working the night shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Licensure as an RN, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale); experience in ICU, PCU, or Medical-Surgical units; ability to interpret cardiac rhythms, manage ventilators and invasive lines, and perform IV medication titrations; excellent communication and patient education skills; at least 0 years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a fast-paced healthcare setting with variable patient diagnoses; skilled in handling isolation, non-ambulatory, and complex medical cases; capable of patient transport across hospital departments.
- Schedule: Night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM), 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The role involves patient transport throughout the hospital, including admissions, discharges, and transfers across inpatient units and diagnostic departments. Orientation includes two days of hospital onboarding and one day of unit-specific training. Staff must call staffing to confirm assignments timely and adhere to scheduled shift times; no holiday requests, self-scheduling, or on-call duties are expected, and time-off approval is limited to five days with additional requests via email.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Puyallup, WA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Puyallup, WA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 75-80°F and lows of 50-55°F.
- Winter average highs of 45-50°F and lows of 35-40°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Consider contacting local real estate agencies for assistance.
- Car friendly city with easy access to major highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen and air quality.
- Puyallup has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking trails and parks.
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