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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel ```html Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information This position is part of the Float Pool, where the nurse will float within their scope of practice across various units including: PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding. The traveler may also float to a nearby facility as needed.

Experience Requirements Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required First-time travelers are welcome, provided they have strong experience in PCU/Tele and float pool settings Patient Types & Common Diagnoses The primary unit of assignment will be ED Holding, though floating to inpatient PCU is expected.

Common patient conditions include: Neuro, Trauma, Surgical, Medical Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders CHF, COPD, pneumonia, orthopedic issues, strokes CCU (Cardiac Stepdown) and Cardiac Short Stay - post-operative care (CABG/TAVRs), STEMIs, pacemaker management Patient Ratios PCU: 1:4 MedSurg: 1:5-6 Licensure and Certifications Current BLS certification ACLS certification NIHSS certification Required Skills IV medication titration Cardiac rhythm interpretation Bipap management Ostomy and general drain care Management of tracheostomies and chest tubes Experience with lumbar drains and TR Bands (preferred) Proficient in EPIC EMR Support within the Department The team includes: CNA support Charge RN without patient assignment Hospitalist available 24/7 Respiratory Therapists available 24/7 Specialty physicians on call 24/7 Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required)

IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Floating Information The nurse may float to PCU, Tele, MedSurg, and ER Holding units, as well as a nearby facility when needed.

Orientation Orientation includes: 1-day general hospital orientation 1 day of unit-specific orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit Telemetry competency required Scheduling Weekend rotation: every other weekend, with infrequent back-to-back weekends No on-call responsibilities Holiday expectations apply Requests for time off (RTO) up to 5 days will be considered Shift times available are 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Schedules are created in 3-week increments, provided 7-10 days in advance No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterning of shifts Additional Notes Scrub color: Any solid, professional color Parking: Free in the parking garage Documentation procedures include hourly rounding and bedside report Saline flushes are considered medication; they should not be left at the bedside Medications must not be left in unlocked carts Two-nurse verification required for wasting medications (narcotics, Benzodiazepines) Documenting pain levels before and after administering pain medication is required Thrive Staffing Job ID 19437901. 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.