Travel PCU RN - $2,015 per week
thrive staffingSpokane Valley, WA
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Travel PCU RN - $2,015 per week
thrive staffingSpokane Valley, WA
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$2,015 per week
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)About the role
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane, Washington. Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 14 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN):
About the Facility Located in Spokane Valley, WA, this facility features 123 beds and is recognized as a Level III Trauma Center. It operates as a smaller community hospital for the Spokane Valley area.
Unit Information:
- Applicants are required to have a minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience. First-time travelers are welcome.
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses3rd Floor: Medical/Surgical (44 Beds)
- Common Medical Patients: COPD, CHF, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Injury/Chronic Kidney Disease, DVT, PE, cellulitis, pancreatitis, alcohol-related issues.
- Common Surgical/Orthopedic Procedures: Total joint replacements (knees/hips), gastrointestinal surgeries (exploratory laparoscopy, hemicolectomy, bowel resection), genitourinary procedures (TURP, cystoscopy), gynecological surgeries (total/partial hysterectomy), podiatric and ENT surgeries.
- Telemetry capabilities with dedicated telemetry technicians for bedside monitoring.2nd Floor: Acute Respiratory Floor (16 Beds)
- Patients include those with COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and other respiratory conditions.
- High flow oxygen and BiPap are utilized, with respiratory therapy available next to this unit along with proximity to the ICU for rapid response.1st Floor: ED/MS Overflow
- Observation and general Medical/Surgical patients.
- Progressive CareCare for Progressive Care Unit patients only within the Critical Care Unit, with no ICU patient responsibilities.
- Common diagnoses include Afib RVR, q4h checks, and both medical and surgical progressive care patients.
- Patient RatiosMed/Surg: 1:5PCU: 1:3, with no Certified Nursing Assistant support.
Required Qualifications:
BLS and ACLS certifications are required. Candidates will take a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam during the compliance process.
Required Skills:
- Experience with high flow oxygen, chest tube management, peripheral IV starts and maintenance, wound care, wound vacs, drains (JP, hemovacs), nephrostomy tubes, pain management, PCA, and central line management.
- Knowledge of drips such as Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro is expected.
- Inquire about any charge nurse experience and willingness to take on leadership responsibilities.
- Support within the Department
- Certified Nursing Assistants available on Med-Surg units only.
- Charge RN may carry a partial patient load while providing support.24/7 availability of phlebotomy for peripheral draws.
- Respiratory therapy and hospitalist services are also available around the clock.
- Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology are available during the day shifts.
- Rapid Response and Code Teams are on standby for emergencies.
- Centralized telemetry monitoring with technicians available 24/7.Technology and Equipment
- Electronic Medical Records system: EPICIV Pump: ICU Plum Medical
- Medication dispensing system: Pyxis
- FloatingTravelers may be required to provide care for PCU and MedSurg patients throughout the facility as needed.
- Orientation1 day of classroom training including skill check-offs.12-hour orientation on units, split among three units with 4 hours on each.
- Pass the cardiac rhythm
- Thrive Staffing Job ID #19434073. 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:Med/Tele,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. xmcpwfu 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.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$2,015 per week
Experience level
Senior
Location
Spokane Valley, WA
Occupation
Acute Care Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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