American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/25/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jan 25, 2027
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Float Pool PCU position requiring at least 1 year of PCU/Tele experience and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Details
- Float Pool position covering PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ED Holding units within the hospital, with occasional floating to a second hospital campus approximately 2.5 miles away
- Most shifts will be spent in the ED Holding area, though not considered the home unit
- Patient population includes neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical cases such as respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, ortho, and stroke
- Cardiac stepdown and cardiac short stay patients including post-CABG/TAVR, STEMI, fem-pop, pacemaker, ablation, chest pain observation, and post-cath cases
- Patient ratios are 1:4 on PCU and 1:5-6 on MedSurg
- 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0730, with some shifts potentially 0700-1930
- 36 hours per week on a 3-week scheduling cycle, with schedules released 7-10 days in advance
- Weekend rotation required every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends
- No on-call requirements
- No self-scheduling and no guaranteed patterned schedule
- Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
- Prior PCU/Tele and float pool experience required for first-time traveler consideration
- Experience with 24h post-CABG/TAVR patient care required
- Skills required include IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, general drain management, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and lumbar drain management
- TR Bands experience preferred
- EPIC EMR experience required
Additional Information
- Supported by CNA, charge RN without patient assignment, 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage, and on-call cardiac and specialty physicians
- Responsibilities include whiteboard completion, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside reporting
- Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
- Pain must be documented before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
- Scrubs must be any solid, professional color
- Free parking available in a garage
- 1-day general hospital orientation plus 1 day of unit orientation on the PCU unit
- Traveler telemetry competency required
- Up to 5 days of requested time off can be approved
- First-time travelers will be considered if they have strong PCU/Tele and float pool experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-772376. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.