PCU Registered Nurse Job in Silverdale, WA

St Michael Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our 32-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 9, 2026, with 3x12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Weekly pay is $2,507.

Role Overview

You will provide direct patient care in a PCU nursing float unit, with the flexibility to float to the 4th th, 5th, or 6th floor as needed for PCU patients. You may also float to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry floors when unit needs dictate. Your patient ratio is 1:4 with CNA support at 1:8–12. You will manage cardiac drips, monitor telemetry strips with remote support, and coordinate care with in-house specialists.

Common Patient Conditions

• Cardiovascular: CVA/TIA, STEMI/NSTEMI, chest pain/rule out MI, ACS, CHF, pre/post cardiac angiogram, stents, pacemaker placement, cardiac ablation, pre-CABG
• Metabolic and Renal: DKA/HHNK, renal failure, CAPD (peritoneal dialysis experience is a plus)
• Pulmonary and Thromboembolic: respiratory failure/distress, PE/DVT, atrial fibrillation
• Substance Management: CIWA protocols

Medications and Therapies

You will administer cardiac and critical drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, labetalol, milrinone, argatroban, and aggrastat. No ventilator management is required. Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage is available 24/7. IV Team support runs 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Orientation and Systems

Your orientation includes 12 hours of policy and procedure training, 12 hours on-unit with a preceptor, and EPIC training as needed. You will use the EPIC charting system and work with a free charge nurse and telemetry monitor support team.

Scheduling and Requirements

Weekend and holiday flexibility based on unit needs is required. No block scheduling requests are accepted. Shorter 6–8 week assignments with a 48-hour weekly guarantee are available; standard 13-week assignments do not include this guarantee. You must hold a Washington State or Compact nursing license, ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certification. A BSN is not required.