Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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About the Position
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Cardiac and Vascular Care unit. This position requires two years of strong cardiac or progressive care experience. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Patient Types and Common Diagnoses
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Post-operative open-heart surgery (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass)
- Pre- and post-operative open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op)
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Tikosyn therapy
- Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
- Patients requiring higher care but not ICU criteria (PCU-level patients)
- Post-cardiac catheterization patients (femoral and radial approaches)
- Carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU
- Microvascular flap procedures
- Amputations related to vascular complications
- Chest pain evaluation and arrhythmia management
Patient Ratios
Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3-4.
Licensure and Certifications Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Skills Required
- Ability to care for cardiovascular patients
- Ability to identify and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Experience with epidurals and chest tubes
- Management of cardiac drips such as nitroglycerin, heparin, amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine, and dobutamine
Behavioral and Personality Fit
The ideal candidate will embody a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor, value teamwork, and demonstrate effective communication skills.
Support within the Department
- 2-4 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) per shift
- Free floating charge nurse available
- Flex nurse during day shifts to assist with admissions and discharges
- Hospitalists available 24/7
- Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7
- Cardiologist on-call 24/7
- 2 telemetry technicians per shift
Technology and Equipment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
- IV Pumps: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
- Philips monitors (portable and bedside)
Orientation
Orientation includes a New Employee Orientation (NEO) and two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific training.
Scheduling
- Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
- Two of three major holidays are expected to be worked
- Requests for time off (RTO) will be managed by the nurse manager
- Shift times: 0700-1930, 1900-0730
- Scheduling follows a six-week cycle, with preferences taken into consideration, though not guaranteed
Additional Notes
- Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional; no graphics, logos, or designs allowed.
- Parking: Free parking options are available in surrounding lots, with paid parking in the garage.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175366. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.