Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team in providing compassionate care for a diverse patient population. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in handling a variety of patient needs, particularly in medical and cardiac settings.
Qualifications
- Minimum experience: 1 year in a clinical setting
- Consideration for first-time travelers: Yes, provided they have at least 2 years of total nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
Key Skills
- Trach care
- Chest tube management
- TR band usage
- Post Cath Lab care
- Central line maintenance
- Comfort with interpreting and measuring cardiac rhythms
- Experience caring for patients on BiPAP and high-flow oxygen
- Competency in managing titratable drips, including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix
Patient Population
Candidates should be prepared to care for various patient types, including:
- General medical patients: Diabetes Mellitus Type II, gastrointestinal issues, genitourinary issues, COVID-19, pneumonia, altered mental status, transient ischemic attacks, acute kidney injury, dehydration, alcohol-related conditions, syncope, chronic kidney disease, sepsis, strokes, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, hypoxia
- Cardiac patients: Post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) care, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, and chest pain
- Oncology patients: Experience with oncology diagnoses such as leukemia and neutropenia is beneficial, though administration of chemotherapy may not be required.
Working Environment
The position is located within a community hospital equipped with a total of 226 beds and 34 dedicated beds for Progressive Care.
- Floating required within scope throughout the hospital
- Weekend rotation: At least 2 weekends per month, with specific requirements subject to change
- Shift times: Days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Scrub colors: Any color
- High volume of Spanish-speaking patients and a commitment to serving a largely underserved population
Technology
The electronic medical record (EMR) system used is Epic.
If you are a compassionate caregiver who thrives in a dynamic environment and meets the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19319976. 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.
