Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Yakima, WA
Agency: Thrive Staffing
Pay: $1,790 to $1,984 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 4/6/2026
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Thrive Staffing to find a qualified PCU RN in Yakima, Washington, 98902!Job TitleRegistered Nurse - PCU12H DaysCity/State: Yakima, WashingtonShift: 12H Days, Days, 07:00:00-19:00:00Contract Length: 12 weeksStart Date: 04/06/2026Job Description:The Registered Nurse in the PCU is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients with various medical, cardiac, and occasional oncology conditions. The role involves working in a community hospital environment with a diverse patient population, including a significant number of Spanish speakers and underserved individuals.Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive care to patients with conditions such as DMII, GI, GU, COVID, PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, dehydration, ETOH, syncope, CKD, sepsis, stroke, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, and hypoxia. Handle cardiac cases including PCI pre/post-care, CHF, MI, afib with RVR, NSTEMI, chest pain, and manage post-cath lab procedures. Perform trach care, chest tube management, and ensure proper TR band, central line maintenance, and titration of drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix. Ensure accurate reading, interpreting, and measuring of cardiac rhythm and provide care for patients on bipap and high-flow O2. Participate in weekend shifts as needed, with floating to other departments within the hospital as required.Requirements: Minimum of 1-year experience in a Progressive Care Unit; open to first-time travelers with at least 2 years of total experience, including 1 year in PCU. Must hold ACLS and BLS certifications. Proficient in handling general nursing duties along with specific skills such as trach care, chest tube handling, and titration of specific medication drips. Comfortable caring for cardiac patients and performing post-cath lab care.
About Thrive StaffingThrive Staffing is a dedicated healthcare staffing company specializing in
forging purposeful relationships with healthcare organizations and exceptional healthcare providers.
Our services extend across the healthcare sector in all 50 states, from inpatient hospital systems to home health, hospice, outpatient clinics, rehab facilities, and senior living environments. Our expertise offers a wide variety of support to the healthcare organizations we serve and provides opportunities of employment for our dedicated team of healthcare providers.
Our Areas of Healthcare Staffing Expertise: - Travel Nursing - Direct/Permanent Placement - Allied Health Professionals - PRN/Per Diem Staffing - Home Health and Case Management
- Interim Leadership - Preceptors
Our leaders embody our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Their unique blend of industry knowledge and commitment to individual growth shapes our approach and drives our success.
Ben Rascona, co-founder and CEO: With a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the industry, Ben brings a wealth of experience and a genuine dedication to providing exceptional staffing solutions. Through a visionary approach and a strong focus on quality, Ben ensures that Thrive Staffing exceeds industry standards, connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities while positively impacting patient care.
David Gibson, co-founder and CFO: David is a seasoned senior medical group executive with expertise at the intersection of strategy, patient services, growth, complex operations, revenue enhancement, compliance, and cost management. He brings strong financial and people skills to the table, honed over decades of experience in the healthcare industry.
Enhance your team and improve your patient outcomes with Thrive Staffing. Get started with a FREE client consultation: thrivestaffing.com/contact
Requirements
Required for OnboardingACLSBLSCore Mandatory Part II (Nursing)NIHSSPCUProgressive Care RNRN Pharmacology
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