Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
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American Traveler Staffing Professionals is hiring a Registered Nurse for a 29-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Tacoma, WA. This travel assignment requires 1 year of PCU experience and a WA (or compact) RN license.
You'll work nights on a 36-hour week with 13-week length, floating to ED Holding and overflow areas, using Epic, Alaris, and Pyxis, and meeting NIHSS, CIWA, and trauma protocols.
Qualifications
- Active WA or compact RN license required.
- Minimum 1 year PCU and telemetry experience.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
- CIWA protocols, BiPAP, central line maintenance, IV skills.
- Experience with Cardizem, Dopamine, heparin, nitro, Lasix, Dilaudid.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit.
- Floating to ED Holding and overflow areas; travelers floated first.
- Bedside handoff with whiteboard completion each shift.
- Epic training and unit orientation; preceptor-guided start.
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Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Tacoma, Washington
Assignment Overview
Overview
Posted 2 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 1 year of PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.
- 29-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
- Mixed acuity MS/PCU non-specialty unit
- Patient types include respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, bariatric post-op, diabetic, CHF, COPD, PNA, acute SNF patients, and TIA/stroke rule-out
- RN to patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU and 1:5 on MS/MT
- CNA to patient ratio of 1:10 supporting with vitals, toileting, bathing, and feeding
- Every other weekend rotation required
- No self-scheduling; schedule coordinated with manager on a 6-week period
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to ED Holding, overflow areas, and no specific MS units, with travelers floated first
- Uses Epic (preferred), Alaris, and Pyxis
- Active WA or compact RN license
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
- Telemetry experience required along with cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
- Experience with CIWA protocols, BiPAP, central line maintenance/management, tube/drain management, and IV skills
- Experience with common medications including Cardizem, Dopamine, heparin, nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid
- Preferred experience with chest tube management, trach care, and home vent
- Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start
- Provide direct patient care on a mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit
- Unit supported by a free-floating charge nurse, hospital educator, SWAT nurse for PICCs and procedures, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, and day-shift OT/PT/ST
- Bedside handoff required with whiteboard completion expected each shift
- Hospital orientation includes NEO classes, Epic training, safe patient handling, and glucose training, followed by a 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor
- RTO permitted up to 7 days, with additional requests emailed to the nurse manager
- Holiday coverage expected for a minimum of 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
- Scrubs of any professional color are permitted
- Free designated parking provided
- Unit culture described as welcoming and traveler-friendly, with many travelers extending their assignments
- First-time travelers considered if they have strong experience
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$2,436/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$31,668
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$126,672
Weekly Wages
$1,008/wk
Regular Hours
$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008
Weekly Stipends
$1,428/wk
Lodging
$136.00 x 7 days = $952
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,436/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,246 - $2,436. The $2,436 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
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$2,436/wk or $2,246/wk local
Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit
Tacoma, Washington
Assignment Overview
Overview
Posted 2 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 1 year of PCU experience and a WA or compact RN license.
- 29-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a hospital setting
- Mixed acuity MS/PCU non-specialty unit
- Patient types include respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, bariatric post-op, diabetic, CHF, COPD, PNA, acute SNF patients, and TIA/stroke rule-out
- RN to patient ratio of 1:4 on PCU and 1:5 on MS/MT
- CNA to patient ratio of 1:10 supporting with vitals, toileting, bathing, and feeding
- Every other weekend rotation required
- No self-scheduling; schedule coordinated with manager on a 6-week period
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to ED Holding, overflow areas, and no specific MS units, with travelers floated first
- Uses Epic (preferred), Alaris, and Pyxis
- Active WA or compact RN license
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
- Telemetry experience required along with cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
- Experience with CIWA protocols, BiPAP, central line maintenance/management, tube/drain management, and IV skills
- Experience with common medications including Cardizem, Dopamine, heparin, nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid
- Preferred experience with chest tube management, trach care, and home vent
- Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start
- Provide direct patient care on a mixed acuity Progressive Care Unit
- Unit supported by a free-floating charge nurse, hospital educator, SWAT nurse for PICCs and procedures, 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage, and day-shift OT/PT/ST
- Bedside handoff required with whiteboard completion expected each shift
- Hospital orientation includes NEO classes, Epic training, safe patient handling, and glucose training, followed by a 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor
- RTO permitted up to 7 days, with additional requests emailed to the nurse manager
- Holiday coverage expected for a minimum of 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
- Scrubs of any professional color are permitted
- Free designated parking provided
- Unit culture described as welcoming and traveler-friendly, with many travelers extending their assignments
- First-time travelers considered if they have strong experience
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$2,436/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$31,668
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$126,672
Weekly Wages
$1,008/wk
Regular Hours
$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008
Weekly Stipends
$1,428/wk
Lodging
$136.00 x 7 days = $952
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,436/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,246 - $2,436. The $2,436 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
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