
PCU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.14
- Weekly
- $2,165
- Yearly (full-time)
- $112,580
- Start date
- 10/19/2026
This job pays about $60.14/hour — 1% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,042 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 136 of them in Spokane.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 161 jobs).
Job description
Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown | Spokane, Washington 99204
Travel PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity in Spokane, WA 99204. Join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit and provide expert adult and geriatric patient care in a dynamic acute care environment with strong interdisciplinary support. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN looking to strengthen critical care and telemetry skills while enjoying Spokane’s vibrant downtown, the Spokane River, and year-round outdoor recreation between shifts.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Specialty: PCU / Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit
- Location: Spokane, Washington 99204
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Schedule: Every other weekend required
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- End Date: 1/18/2027
- Charting System: Epic EMR
- Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
- Float Requirement: Travelers may float to Telemetry or Med-Surg as needed
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
- Recent PCU, stepdown, telemetry, or acute care nursing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to titrate and manage cardiac and vasoactive drips is required
- Current RN license in hand at time of submission; compact RN license eligibility preferred
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Strong skills in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and bedside monitoring
- Ability to work holiday coverage as scheduled
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality patient care in a Progressive Care Unit for cardiac, pulmonary, and stepdown-level medical needs
- Monitor and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips according to unit protocols and provider orders
- Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing care for patients with CHF, Afib RVR, chest pain, and post-cardiac procedures
- Interpret telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support coordinated patient care
- Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic EMR
- Float to Telemetry or Med-Surg units as needed based on staffing
- Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to patient safety
Location Highlights
- Work in Spokane, Washington, a welcoming Inland Northwest city with a balance of urban convenience and outdoor adventure
- Enjoy access to riverfront parks, scenic trails, local dining, and a growing downtown scene
- Great location for travel nurses who appreciate both a strong healthcare community and an active lifestyle
Apply now to join this rewarding Spokane travel nursing assignment and take the next step in your PCU/Stepdown RN 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.
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