Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,398 per week in Tacoma, WA

Provide direct patient care primarily in a PCU setting with float capability to the ICU across a large critical care unit encompassing 48 ICU beds and 34 PCU beds on 3 separate floors. Manage ICU-level drip infusions including all critical care vasoactive agents; PCU drips include cardizem, nitro, insulin, and heparin - no pressors in PCU.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98430!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care primarily in a PCU setting with float capability to the ICU across a large critical care unit encompassing 48 ICU beds and 34 PCU beds on 3 separate floors
• Manage ICU-level drip infusions including all critical care vasoactive agents; PCU drips include cardizem, nitro, insulin, and heparin - no pressors in PCU
• Operate and monitor ventilated patients in the ICU setting (no vents in PCU)
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 in the ICU and 1:3 in the PCU
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
• Rotate holiday coverage with permanent staff and fulfill every-other-weekend requirement (nights: Friday and Saturday)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ICU or PCU specialty
• Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong Med-Surg RN background is highly valued
• Experience with IABP or CRRT (travelers will not be required to perform these unless they have prior experience)
• Familiarity with all critical care diagnoses and patient populations
• Prior experience floating between ICU and PCU environments

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported critical care environment featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, 24/7 pharmacy, an IV team, charge nurses on each floor, and overnight advanced practice provider coverage for procedures
• Float opportunities across a regional network of facilities may be available, with a rate differential applied when floating outside of the primary assignment location