GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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 / 17 / 2025
Duration : 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift : 12 hours
Employment Type : Travel
Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Puyallup, WA
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Puyallup, Washington (98372). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level III Trauma Center, providing critical clinical support in a vibrant Pacific Northwest community known for its scenic parks and welcoming atmosphere. Apply now for this top Washington nursing job!
PCU Registered Nurse Job Details Location : Puyallup, WA 98372 (Washington healthcare jobs)
Facility : Level III Trauma Center, 40-bed Progressive Care Unit
Assignment Type : Travel RN contract
Start Date : November 17, 2025
End Date : February 21, 2026
Duration : 14-week travel nursing assignment
Shift : 12-hour nights (19 : 00 – 07 : 30)
Hours per Week : 36 guaranteed
Weekend Rotation : Every other weekend
Estimated Weekly Salary : $1990 - $2130
First-time Travel Nurses : Welcome
PCU RN Qualifications & Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Washington RN license preferred for local candidates)
Minimum 1.5 years of recent nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Proven experience with telemetry, trach care, CIWA, BiPAP, central line maintenance, tube / drain management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
Traveler Telemetry Competency (must be completed and passed prior to start)
COVID-19 vaccination required
EPIC charting experience preferred
PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities Deliver high-quality patient care to adults with complex medical needs, including respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeding, alcohol withdrawal, post-surgical complications, oncology, diabetes, renal complications, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and comfort care
Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation for all patients
Administer and monitor medications such as Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Dilaudid
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including charge nurses, resource nurses, respiratory therapists, hospitalists, and therapy staff
Float as needed to ICU (PCU-level patients), CCU, Observation, ED Holding, and overflow units
Participate in hospital and unit orientation, including safe patient handling and glucose management training
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC and other hospital systems
Join our healthcare team in Puyallup, WA and make a difference as a travel PCU Registered Nurse. Apply today for this rewarding nursing job!
Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us :
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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #417863. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PCU
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Pcu Progressive Care • Puyallup, WA, United States