Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)
About the Facility
Located in Puyallup, WA, this facility is a Level III Trauma Center with a capacity of 375 licensed beds, providing high-quality care across various specialties.
Unit Information
Bed capacity varies by unit:
- MSICU: 40 beds
- CVICU: 10 beds
- PCU: 40 beds
- 2R PCU Obs: 18 beds (can expand to 27 during overflow)
- CCU: 30 beds
- Medical: 89 beds
- Surgical: 55 beds
- Flex Unit: 9 beds (includes PCU and MS patients)
- Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds across two floors
Minimum Experience Requirements
- ICU: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
- PCU/PCU ER holds: Minimum of 2 years of PCU experience
- Med-Surg: Minimum of 2 years in an acute care setting
Patient Types & Common Diagnoses
Responsibilities may vary based on the unit:
- ICU: Patients with respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, CVA, complex post-operative cases, and higher-level therapies.
- PCU: Patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, and general medical/surgical needs.
- Med-Surg: Covers medical, surgical, oncology, and palliative care patients, including those with COVID-19.
- Rehab: Focus on neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and post-ICU recovery.
- ED Holding: Fast-paced environment with mixed diagnoses, including ICU level patients.
Patient Ratios
- ICU: 1:2 ratio based on acuity
- PCU and CCU: 1:4 ratio
- Medical and Surgical: 1:5 ratio
- Rehab: 2:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)
Required Licenses and Certifications
- ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Med-Surg: BLS, NIHSS
Required Skills
- ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management
- PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, required IV medication titration
- Med-Surg: Strong skills in IV management, PCAs, and chest tubes
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system is required
- Excellent communication and patient education skills are essential
Support within the Department
- Tech Support:
- ICU: 1 tech per 14 patients
- PCU: 1 tech per 10 patients
- Med-Surg: 1 tech per 8-10 patients
- Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
- Hospitalist Services: Available 24/7
- Intensivist Services: Available 24/7
Technology and Equipment
- Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
Orientation
- 2 days of hospital orientation covering access and required modules
- 1 day of training on
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19175443. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.