TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Location
Tacoma, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday coverage required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular ICU setting within an 82-bed critical care unit spanning three floors (48 ICU beds, 34 PCU beds)
- Manage ICU-level drip medications and ventilator patients in a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio (PCU ratio 1:3)
- Collaborate with on-site day shift intensivists and virtual ICU coverage during night shifts
- Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
- Float within critical care units only, as needed
- Work alongside charge nurses, nurse aides, respiratory therapy (24/7), IV team, and pharmacy (24/7) to deliver comprehensive critical care
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- ACLS certification required
- Open heart surgery experience required
- Experience managing ICU-level drips and ventilated patients
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior CVICU or cardiovascular critical care nursing experience
- Familiarity with a broad range of critical care diagnoses and patient populations
- Experience working in large, multi-unit critical care environments
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported critical care environment with 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and IV team resources available
- Gain experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU with robust interdisciplinary support and virtual ICU coverage on nights