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PCU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Olympia, Washington

Explore your next travel nursing assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Olympia, WA. Join a collaborative float team caring for adult and geriatric patients across progressive care, medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow settings. This acute-care travel RN opportunity offers the chance to support multiple hospital units, care for diverse patient populations, and use your clinical judgment in a dynamic environment. Known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community, Olympia provides an appealing Pacific Northwest setting for your next Washington nursing job.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment Ratio: Approximately 1:4–6, based on unit acuity
• Charting: Epic
• Float Expectations: PCU, medical-surgical, telemetry, and related hospital units

Progressive Care RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or a compact license in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience; approximately 3 years of experience is preferred
• Progressive care, step-down, intermediate care, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience is required, including staffing coordination, bed flow, and unit oversight
• Previous nursing experience in the United States is required
• Current ACLS and NIHSS certifications
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience preferred
• Strong telemetry assessment and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Ability to float between hospital units and adapt to changing patient-care needs
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in PCU, medical-surgical, telemetry, and emergency department overflow settings
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition while prioritizing care according to acuity
• Manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, and complex medical-surgical care
• Provide care involving central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, surgical drains, wound vacuums, and bladder irrigation when applicable
• Administer blood products, manage anticoagulation and insulin protocols, and monitor non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to policy
• Interpret telemetry and arterial blood gas results and recognize clinical deterioration promptly
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Support patient flow, staffing coordination, and general unit operations when functioning in a charge capacity
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float across assigned units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care

Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and take the next step in your acute-care Registered Nurse 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.