Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,228 per week

TotalMed RN; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. You will work in PCU and ED Holding areas with 12-hour days, 36 hours per week, starting 12/14/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Must have recent PCU experience and certifications like ACLS/BLS; IV titration and cardiac rhythm skills are required.

Expect to float to ED Holding and broader PCU/CCU areas, with 1:4 to 1:5-6 ratios depending on unit. EPIC experience is required.

Qualifications

• RN license and PCU/CCU experience.
• 2 years minimum experience; last 6 months preferred in PCU.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Float to ED Holding and inpatient PCU; primary duties in PCU and ED Holding areas.
• Care for Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical patients and high-acuity cases.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and manage IV medications and drains as needed.
• Collaborate with ED and PCU teams to maintain patient flow and safety.

Skills

RN

PCU/CCU

IV management

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Tools

EPIC

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN 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 weeks36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

UNIT: Nursing Float Pool PCU.

EPIC is required. Need IV experience to submit here. Will work mainly ED Hold area. Must pass DYS test prior to start.MUST have recent PCU exp. to submit (within the last 6 months)Certs Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHExperience Required: 2 years experience, will take first-time traveler with previous float pool experience. IV Medication Titration, Cardiac rhythm interpretation, bipap management, ostomy, general drains, traches, chest tubes, lumbar drains; TR Bands experience (preferred).RN:PCU/CCU/ACC: 1:4All PCU OverflowMed-Surg: 1:5-6ED Holding - Same ratio based on patient's level of careCovid UnitsPatient Types:-Most common unit you will be on is ED Holding. This is not considered your home unit, but it is a unit where you should expect to spend most of your contract. You will float to inpatient PCU area but will likely spend most of your shifts working in the ED Holding area.-Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical-Respiratory compromise, Sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, general surgical patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, General medical, various ortho cases-CCU (Cardiac Step Down), Cardiac Short Stay (Observation)-24 hours post CABG/ TAVRS, STEMI, Fem - Pop Bypass, Pacemaker insertion, Ablation, CHF, R/O Chest pain, Post Cardiac Catheterization (uses the radial approach)Floating: PCU/CCU, Medical-Surgical, ED-Holding, Traveler could float to Sister Hospital as needed, around 2.5 miles away. This is not common but is a possibility.

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

Benefits

Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1