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Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ```html Registered Nurse (RN) General Information Join a 388-bed hospital located in Spokane, WA, and become part of a Level 3 Trauma Center team. We welcome candidates with a minimum of one year of experience, including first-time travelers.
Floating Units Tower 7 Cardio Tower: Med/Surg assignment; no special qualifications for PCU/Cardiac patients needed.
Staffing Ratios: 1:4-5 Tower 8 (COVID Ward & Med-Surg Overflow): Medical/Surgical overflow unit and COVID ward. Patient types include COPD, CHF, AKI/CKD, DVT/PE, cellulitis, and cardiac monitoring patients.
Staffing Ratios: 1:4-5 days and nights if it is COVID-related.
Tower 9: Focus on neuro/spine, ortho, and medical cases.
Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6 Tower 10: Surgical specialties, including bariatric and gender affirmation surgeries.
Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6, specialty oncology surgeries may have ratios of 4:1-5:1.
Tower 11: Medical-Oncology unit; no chemotherapy administration required. Fast-paced, high-acuity patients.
Staffing Ratios: 1:5-6 ED Holding: Care for patients with admit orders waiting in the ED for a bed.
Other Specialty Areas: Potential floating to units requiring specialized skills, including PCU, ICU, or Mother/Baby.
Patient Ratios Days: 1:4-5 Nights: 1:5-6 Required Certifications BLS ACLS (preferred) NIHSS (preferred) Essential Skills Cardiac rhythm interpretation High-flow oxygen and CPAP/Bi-PAP delivery (predominantly for COVID patients) Chest tube and drain management (Hemovac, JP drains), ostomy care, and wound vac management Support on the Unit CNA ratio: 1:10 to 1:12 Charge nurse typically does not take patient assignments but assists with management. Flex Nurse available on all units, except Tower 8, to help with breaks and tasks. Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) support varies by unit. 24/7 availability of hospitalist and respiratory therapy services. Centralized telemetry for patient monitoring. Charting System Utilizes EPIC for electronic health records, with ICU Plum Medical for IV pump management and Pyxis for medication dispensing. Orientation General hospital orientation provided. One 12-hour shift orientation on the home unit, including four hours of floating unit orientation. Traveler telemetry competency assessment required before starting. Scheduling Options available for weekend scheduling (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Efforts made to maintain consistent unit assignments. Schedule generated Thrive Staffing Job ID 19370845. 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.