Travel PCU / Telemetry Float Pool RN - $2,747 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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Unit Information

The Float Pool position will encompass floating within the scope of practice across various departments within the hospital, including PCU, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and Emergency Department Holding. Travelers may also float to nearby locations to provide care within their scope.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcomed if they possess strong experience in PCU/Telemetry and previous float pool experience.

Patient Types & Common Diagnoses

Most common assignments will be in the ED Holding area, although floating to inpatient PCU areas is expected. Common patient diagnoses include:

• Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, Medical cases
• Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders
• General medical and surgical cases, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic conditions, strokes
• Cardiac Stepdown and Cardiac Short Stay (post-operative CABG/TAVRs), STEMIs, femoral-popliteal bypasses, pacemaker placements, ablations, chest pain observation, post-catheterization care

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1:4
• Medical-Surgical: 1:5-6

Licensing and Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

• IV Medication Titration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• BIPAP management
• Ostomy care, management of general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, lumbar drains
• Experience with TR Bands (preferred)
• EPIC electronic medical record experience

Support Within the Department

Support staff includes:

• CNA support
• Charge RN without patient assignment
• Hospitalists available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy teams available 24/7
• Access to cardiac and specialty physicians on call 24/7

Technology & Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required)
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Information

Floating responsibilities may include PCU, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical units, and ER Holding. Travel to nearby locations for patient care may be required, with advance notification provided if this occurs.

Orientation

• 1 day of general hospital orientation
• 1 day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Weekend rotations are typically every other week, with occasional back-to-back weekends.
• Holidays and requested time off (RTO) for up to 5 days are permissible.
• Shifts will occur from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.
• Scheduling will be done in 3-week increments, with schedules provided 7-10 days prior to the start date.
• No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedules are available.

Additional Notes

• Scrub colors: Any professional solid color.
• Free parking available in designated areas.
• Daily tasks include documenting hourly rounding, filling out whiteboards, and providing bedside report.
• Saline flushes are considered medications and should not be left at the bedside or in pockets.
• Medications must not be left in unlocked carts.
• Two-nurse verification is required for wasting certain medications (narcotics, benzodia

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175499. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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