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Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Edmonds, WA

Take your next travel nursing assignment as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) caring for complex adult and geriatric patients in Edmonds, Washington. Join a high-acuity IMCU team, practice alongside collaborative clinicians, and provide compassionate care in a fast-paced acute-care setting. First-time travel nurses are welcome.

This on-site PCU travel nurse assignment is located in Edmonds, Washington, a scenic Puget Sound community known for its waterfront setting, welcoming atmosphere, and convenient access to the greater Seattle area. Explore Washington nursing jobs while gaining valuable progressive-care and telemetry experience.

Travel RN Job Details

• Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), and telemetry
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: On-site in Edmonds, Washington (Seattle area)
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, generally 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including those with respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, renal disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, and CIWA needs
• Staffing Ratios: Approximately 1:3 for IMCU patients and 1:4 for telemetry patients
• Float Expectations: May float to IMCU, telemetry, or CDU based on department needs
• Holiday Coverage: Some holiday coverage may be required during the assignment

PCU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing; an active compact license must be in hand when required
• At least 2 years of acute-care RN experience in a PCU, IMCU, stepdown, or comparable IMU-level setting
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients requiring progressive or intermediate care
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, wound vacs, feeding tubes, PCA pumps, and pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, mixed telemetry and IMCU assignment while maintaining safe, compassionate patient care
• Two professional references covering recent clinical experience may be required during the credentialing process

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a progressive-care and intermediate-care environment
• Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, interpret dysrhythmias, and escalate concerns promptly
• Manage patients receiving respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Provide pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care and assist with cardioversion and defibrillation procedures
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications and therapies, including antiarrhythmics, cardiac drips, anticoagulants, insulin, and electrolyte replacements
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and manage specialized equipment such as PICC and central lines, port access, syringe pumps, triple-lumen catheters, and wound vacs
• Care for patients with drains, epidural pumps, feeding tubes, fistulas, chest tubes, and other complex devices
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float between designated progressive-care areas when needed and adapt to varying patient acuity and staffing assignments
• Promote a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment throughout each shift

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit RN travel nursing opportunity in Edmonds, Washington, and take the next step in your acute-care nursing career.

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.