Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Edmonds, WA
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / IMCU

Assignment Details

• Specialty: PCU / Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Shift: Nights
• Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• First-Time Travelers Accepted

Important Notes

• All previous permanent employees of any Providence-affiliated facility must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before qualifying for a travel assignment.
• Active Compact RN License accepted at all Swedish facilities.
• Free LYFT transportation between Swedish campuses is provided for travelers during the assignment.

Position Overview

Seeking experienced IMCU-level Registered Nurses for a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit caring for complex cardiac, respiratory, renal, and medical patients. Candidates must have recent Intermediate Care experience and be comfortable managing cardiac drips, post-cardiac catheterization patients, respiratory support devices, and advanced monitoring.

Unit Information

IMCU (3E)

• Patient Ratio: 1:3

Telemetry (2E)

• Patient Ratio: 1:4

Patient Population

• Cardiac Patients
• Respiratory Failure
• Renal Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Conditions
• CIWA/Alcohol Withdrawal
• General Medical Patients
• Adult & Geriatric Population
• Mixed Telemetry and Intermediate Care Patients

Requirements

• Active RN License (Compact Accepted)
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NIHSS Certification
• Minimum 2 Years of Recent Acute Care Experience
• Must Have Recent IMCU/Stepdown/PCU Experience

Required Clinical Skills

Cardiac & Critical Care

• Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Care
• Cardioversion & Defibrillation
• 12-Lead EKG Acquisition
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Advanced Cardiac Assessment

Respiratory Care

• BiPAP Management
• CPAP Management
• Breathing Treatments
• Respiratory Failure Management

Devices & Procedures

• PICC Line Care
• Central Line Management
• Triple Lumen Catheter Care
• Port-A-Cath Access & Care
• Feeding Tube Management
• Fistula Care
• Epidural Pump Management
• PCA Pump Management
• Syringe Pump Management
• Surgical Drain Care
• Wound Vac Management
• Cooling & Warming Blanket Therapy

Required Medication & Drip Experience

Must be comfortable managing:

• Amiodarone
• Antiarrhythmics
• Anti-Seizure Medications
• Beta Blockers
• Cardizem
• Dobutamine
• Dopamine
• Heparin
• Insulin
• Levophed
• Magnesium Sulfate
• Milrinone
• Nitroglycerin
• Norepinephrine

Floating Requirements

Floating may be required to:

• IMCU
• Telemetry Units
• Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
• Other Swedish Campuses within a 30-mile radius

Edmonds campus staff rarely float; however, flexibility is required.

Scheduling & Expectations

• Night Shift Assignment
• Weekend and holiday rotation per unit needs
• Travelers should be comfortable floating within competency level

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• IMCU-level acuity with strong cardiac exposure
• Excellent nurse-to-patient ratios
• First-time traveler friendly
• Free transportation between campuses
• Exposure to advanced cardiac and respiratory therapies
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team