Thrive Staffing

Travel PCU Float Pool RN - $2,134 per week

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Washington
Temporary
Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: ADZ-US-5951310589


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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/25/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information: This Float Pool position will involve floating within the scope of practice to various units within the hospital, including PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding, among others. Additionally, travelers may float to a nearby facility located in Allenmore, approximately 2.5 miles away, as needed.

Minimum Experience: 1 year minimum required.

First-Time Travelers: Acceptable with strong PCU/Tele and previous float pool experience.

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: The most common unit assignment will be ED Holding, which is not the home unit, though it is where travelers will likely spend the majority of their contract. Assignments may include time in the inpatient PCU, and patients may present with various conditions including: Neuro cases Trauma Surgical and medical cases Respiratory compromise Sepsis Renal failure Bleeding disorders Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Pneumonia Orthopedic conditions Strokes Cardiac Stepdown (CCU) cases Cardiac Short Stay (e.g., post CABG/TAVRs)

STEMIs and chest pain observations Patient Ratios: PCU: 1:4 MedSurg: 1:5-6 Required Credentials: BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Skills Required: IV medication titration Cardiac rhythm interpretation Bipap management Ostomy care Management of general drains, traches, chest tubes, and lumbar drains Experience with TR Bands (preferred) Proficiency in EPIC EMR system Support Within the Department: CNA support Charge RN without patient assignment Hospitalist available 24/7 Respiratory Therapy (RT) services available 24/7 Access to cardiac and specialty physicians on-call 24/7 Technology/Equipment: EMR system: EPIC (required)

IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Orientation: 1-day general hospital orientation 1-day unit orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit Telemetry competency required for travelers Scheduling Details: Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with potential for back-to-back weekends (rare)

Shift Times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Schedules created in 3-week increments, provided 7-10 days prior to the schedule start date No self-scheduling available, and no guaranteed patterned schedule Additional Notes: Professional scrub colors: any solid color Free parking available in the parking garage Completion of whiteboards and documentation of hourly rounding is required Bedside report practice must be adhered to Saline flushes are considered medication; avoid leaving at the bedside or in personal scr Thrive Staffing Job ID 19434071. 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.