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Wellspring Nurse Source · Spokane, WATravel

PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)

Assignment14 weeks
ShiftNights
Experience1+ yrs
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓CNA support: 1:10 (occasionally 1:12)
ACLS (preferred)
NIHSS (preferred)
Qualifications
✓Cardiac rhythm interpretation
✓High Flow Oxygen management
✓CPAP/Bi-PAP Delivery
✓Chest tube and drain management (e.g., hemovac, JP drains)
✓Ostomy care and wound vac management
✓Support on the Unit
✓A charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
✓Flex nurses available to assist with breaks and additional patient care tasks
✓Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) support varies by unit
✓24/7 availability of hospitalist and respiratory therapy services
✓Centralized telemetry services for consistent monitoring
✓Charting System
Pay for this position
$2,464/wk
Washington Med/Surg RN contractsmedian $2,154/wk
$1,600/wk14% above the Washington median$3,700/wk
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓CNA support: 1:10 (occasionally 1:12)
ACLS (preferred)
NIHSS (preferred)
Qualifications
✓Cardiac rhythm interpretation
✓High Flow Oxygen management
✓CPAP/Bi-PAP Delivery
✓Chest tube and drain management (e.g., hemovac, JP drains)
✓Ostomy care and wound vac management
✓Support on the Unit
✓A charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment
✓Flex nurses available to assist with breaks and additional patient care tasks
✓Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) support varies by unit
✓24/7 availability of hospitalist and respiratory therapy services
✓Centralized telemetry services for consistent monitoring
✓Charting System
New Washington Med/Surg RN contracts paying $2,450+/wk
Weekly. Verified links and pay changes. No account.
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Full employer posting

Registered Nurse (RN) General Information We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our team at a multispecialty facility. Candidates with at least 1 year of experience are welcome, including first-time travelers. Unit Overview Tower 7: Cardiac Tower with Med/Surg assignments; no PCU/Cardiac experience required.

Patient ratios: 1:4-5. Tower 8: COVID Ward and Med-Surg Overflow with a patient population including COPD, CHF, and detox patients. Ratios: 1:4-5 on both days and nights if COVID is involved.

Tower 9: Neuro/Spine and Ortho unit dealing with CVA, trauma, and medical cases. Ratios: 1:5-6. Tower 10: Surgical unit focusing on bariatric and specialty oncology surgeries.

Ratios: 1:5-6, with more intensive monitoring for specific surgeries. Tower 11: Medical-Oncology unit with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment; chemotherapeutic administration is not required. Ratios: 1:5-6.

ED Holding: Care for patients awaiting admission. Floating Units: Nurses may float to specialty areas if they possess relevant skills. Patient Ratios Day: 1:4-5 Night: 1:5-6 Required Certifications BLS ACLS (preferred) NIHSS (preferred)

Cardiac rhythm interpretation High Flow Oxygen management CPAP/Bi-PAP Delivery Chest tube and drain management (e.g., hemovac, JP drains) Ostomy care and wound vac management Support on the Unit CNA support: 1:10 (occasionally 1:12) A charge nurse typically does not carry a patient assignment. Flex nurses available to assist with breaks and additional patient care tasks. Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) support varies by unit. 24/7 availability of hospitalist and respiratory therapy services.

Centralized telemetry services for consistent monitoring. Charting System EPIC IV Pumps: ICU Plum Medical Pyxis Medication Dispensing System Orientation General hospital orientation provided. 1x 12-hour shift orientation on the home unit with 4 additional hours for floating units. Traveler Telemetry competency completion required before starting.

Scheduling Weekend shifts available (Fri/Sat/Sun). Confirm with unit manager for guaranteed scheduling. Attempt to maintain the same unit assignment throughout the schedule cycle.

Schedules built in a 6-week cycle, published approximately 2 weeks before starting. Shift hours: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730. 5 days off may be requested. No call or mandatory overtime required, although overtime may be available.

Holiday shifts: 1-2 per season (Summer/Winter). Additional Notes Scrubs: Any professional color/pattern allowed. Parking: Free and paid parking options available in designated areas.

Communication: Staff encouraged to ask questions; management is willing to provide assistance.

About the role

Tower 8: COVID Ward and Med-Surg Overflow with a patient population including COPD, CHF, and detox patients. Ratios: 1:4-5 on both days and nights if COVID is involved.