RN: PCU/IMC/Stepdown

Job Description:

Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit, caring for complex medical, cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, renal, and oncology patients. This 12-hour night role includes post-cardiac catheterization care, frequent TR band assessments, central line maintenance, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and support for patients requiring BiPAP or high-flow oxygen. You will interpret cardiac rhythms and titrate medications such as diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix. The assignment serves a diverse patient population, including a significant Spanish-speaking community, and is well suited to compassionate nurses comfortable with high-acuity care. First-time travelers may be considered with at least two years of total experience, including one year in PCU.

Weather:

Expect crisp, cool conditions with chilly mornings and evenings, mild daytime temperatures, and a mix of sunny and cloudy days. Layered clothing and a light rain jacket are useful for exploring the area comfortably.

Fun Things To Do:

• Downtown Yakima: Explore local restaurants, tasting rooms, shops, and community events.

• Yakima Greenway: Walk, bike, or enjoy a relaxing afternoon along the river.

• Yakima Valley wineries: Spend a day sampling regional wines and enjoying scenic countryside.

• Mount Rainier National Park Day Trip: Take in mountain scenery, trails, and waterfalls.

• Columbia River Gorge Day Trip: Visit dramatic viewpoints, hiking areas, and riverside communities.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Yakima, Washington

Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks