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Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Olympia, Washington Assignment

Apply for a travel PCU RN job in Olympia, Washington, and join a collaborative acute-care nursing team caring for adult and geriatric patients across progressive care, medical-surgical, and telemetry units. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers night-shift hours, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to support patients with varying levels of acuity in a dynamic hospital setting. Olympia, the Washington state capital, provides a welcoming community, beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• End Date: February 16, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–6, depending on acuity
• Float Expectations: PCU, medical-surgical, and telemetry assignments as needed
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients with varying levels of acuity

PCU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 3 years of acute-care RN experience, including U.S. clinical experience
• Progressive care, step-down, intermediate care, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Current ACLS and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with Epic electronic health record documentation
• Strong cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Ability to float between units and adapt quickly to changing patient-care needs
• Availability for weekend coverage and holiday rotation, including at least 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent nursing experience

Travel PCU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in PCU, progressive care, telemetry, medical-surgical, and related acute-care settings.
• Assess patients with conditions that may include cardiac disease, respiratory needs, neurological disorders, renal failure, post-procedural recovery, and other complex diagnoses.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions and escalation of care.
• Manage telemetry, central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, surgical drains, wound care, and other equipment or procedures appropriate to the assigned unit.
• Administer medications and manage ordered therapies, including non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions, insulin protocols, anticoagulation protocols, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway support.
• Coordinate care with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Float to areas with staffing needs while maintaining safe, evidence-based care and effective handoffs.
• When assigned, perform charge nurse responsibilities such as coordinating staffing, supporting bed flow, and facilitating unit operations.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic.

Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.