Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Step-Down Float Contract in Olympia, WA

Seeking an experienced PCU Travel RN for a 13-week acute-care nursing contract in Olympia, Washington. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, adaptable nurse who enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients across PCU, step-down, telemetry, medical-surgical, and emergency department boarding settings.

Join an experienced acute-care nursing team and support patient care needs throughout the hospital while working with strong interdisciplinary resources and modern electronic charting. Located near Washington’s scenic South Puget Sound, Olympia offers a welcoming community, beautiful parks, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a vibrant downtown with local dining and cultural attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step-Down Float Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770-$1,860
• Schedule: Day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; standard schedule information indicates four shifts per week
• Listed Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4-6, depending on unit acuity
• Float Expectations: PCU, medical-surgical, telemetry, and other nearby affiliated units as needed
• Charting: Epic
• Facility Setting: Short-term acute-care hospital with approximately 325 staffed beds
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

PCU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 3 years of recent experience in PCU, progressive care, step-down, intermediate care, telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing
• Previous charge nurse experience is required
• Recent clinical experience in the United States is required
• Current ACLS and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients requiring telemetry, cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, vascular access, drains, and complex medication protocols
• Ability to float between units and adapt quickly to changing patient populations and acuity levels
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Progressive Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to PCU, step-down, telemetry, medical-surgical, and emergency department boarding patients
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, prioritize interventions, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, acute deterioration, and emergent clinical situations
• Manage patients receiving noninvasive respiratory support, high-flow nasal cannula, ventilator-related care, oxygen therapy, and tracheostomy care
• Provide care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, renal, orthopedic, surgical, and complex medical diagnoses
• Perform or assist with IV therapy, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, feeding tube management, wound care, surgical drains, chest tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Administer medications and manage non-titrated cardiac or vasoactive infusions in accordance with clinical protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, IV, and other support teams
• Float to assigned units to help maintain safe staffing and continuity of patient care
• Assume limited charge responsibilities on smaller units when assigned, including staffing coordination, bed flow, and general unit organization

Apply now for this PCU Travel RN opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and join a collaborative acute-care nursing team in the South Puget Sound region.

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.