Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,295 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) at a healthcare facility in the area. This role involves supporting a dynamic and fast-paced medical-surgical environment, primarily working in the emergency holding area with a diverse patient population. The RN will be responsible for patient transport, clinical patient care, and resource management within the unit, requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting, PCU experience preferred; valid license to practice as a registered nurse within the state.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, and invasive line management; flexibility to float within scope of practice.
• Support within the Department: Tech ratio of 1:10; 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist support; Respiratory Therapy available around the clock.
• Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic health record system, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing system.
• Support: Support floating within scope of practice; can float for partial shifts.
• Orientation: 2 days of hospital orientation; 1 day on the assigned unit.
• Telemetry Competency: Required.
• Scheduling: Must call the staffing office 30-45 minutes before each shift to receive assignments, with shifts beginning at 0700 or 1900. Punctuality required.
• Duration: The assignment starts on 11/02/2026 and ends on 02/13/2027.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be adaptable to a mixed patient population, including isolation and non-ambulatory patients. Must be resourceful and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1312473. 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: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus