PCU | RN

Overview

PCU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing job in Auburn, WA. Advance your nursing career with a travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) job in Auburn, Washington. This Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel nursing opportunity places you at a 131-bed Level III trauma center, offering hands-on clinical experience in a supportive healthcare environment. Auburn, WA is a prime location for Washington nursing jobs, known for its welcoming community, scenic parks, and easy access to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.

• Location:
  
  Auburn, WA 98001 (Seattle metro area)
• Healthcare Setting: 131-bed Level III Trauma Center, 30-bed Progressive Care Unit
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel Registered Nurse
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/20/2025 – End: 1/17/2026)
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  36 hours/week
• Shifts:
  
  12-hour days or nights  or )
• Weekend Rotation:
  Every other weekend (occasional consecutive weekends possible)
• Scrub Color:
  Any color except camo
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1880 - $2020

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Washington state preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, chest tubes, IV medication titration (diltiazem, amiodarone, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, Lasix – experience with majority preferred), and CIWA patient care
• Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Ability to float to ED overflow, ICU (for PCU-level patients), Med Surg floors, and Covington PCU or Med Surg as needed

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to PCU patients, including those with respiratory distress, ESRD, AKI, COPD, GI bleeds, sepsis, post-op, CVA, ETOH, overdose, CHF, post Cath or IR, and CIWA
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage advanced respiratory support
• Administer and titrate IV medications per physician orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to designated units as required to support patient care needs
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic medical records system

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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