Thrive Staffing 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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Location
Puyallup, WA
Facility Overview
- Level III Trauma Center
- 375 licensed beds
General Information
- 40 private beds with negative air pressure capability
- 4 rooms equipped with ante rooms
- 1.5 years of nursing experience, including 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- First-time traveler encouraged
Patient Types
- MS Progressive Care Unit (non-specialty unit)
- Conditions treated include respiratory failure, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology patients, diabetic or renal complications, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia (PNA), and comfort care
- Continuous telemetry monitoring for all patients
COVID Protocols & PPE
- Conventional use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- N95 masks, CAPRs, and PAPRs available
Patient Ratios
- RN to patient ratio: 1:3-4
- Typically, 13 RNs per shift
- CNA to patient ratio: 1:10
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Required Skills
- Telemetry experience
- Tracheostomy care
- CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment)
- BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) management
- Central line maintenance and management
- Tube and drain management
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Preferred: Chest tube management experience
Common Medications
- Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitroglycerin, Lasix, Dilaudid (for comfort care/PCA)
- Preferred: Dopamine and nicardipine
Support on the Unit
- Free-floating charge nurse
- Resource nurse available for days and nights
- Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7
- Hospitalist available 24/7
- Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy (ST) available on day shifts only
- Phlebotomy and IV/VAT teams available
Charting System & Equipment
- EPIC (preferred)
- Alaris
- Pyxis
- MP50 Philips bedside monitors (wireless)
Floating Policies
- Possible floating to ICU (PCU-level patients), CCU, observation, ED holding, and overflow areas for PCU-level patients
- Travelers will float first; if floated to MS, will have a 1:5 ratio
Orientation
- Hospital orientation including classes/modules on EPIC, safe patient handling, and glucose training
- 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor
- Traveler telemetry competency required prior to start; grading conducted by SimpliFi Compliance
Scheduling
- Shift times: Days - 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Nights - 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Weekend schedules vary based on unit needs
- Schedule provided
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19348424. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00
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.
