Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,438 per week in Aberdeen, WA

Skills & Competencies Clinical Skills: Advanced patient assessment, medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, IV), hemodynamic monitoring, phlebotomy, IV insertion and management, diagnostic test interpretation, lab work interpretation, life-saving interventions, patient education, basic bedside care. Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, interpreting and recording electronic displays such as central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings.

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Unit (ICU)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Critical Care Unit (ICU) team in Aberdeen, Washington. This role is crucial for providing specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced monitoring and life support equipment in a dynamic hospital setting.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. This position demands a proactive approach to patient management, including precise medication administration, accurate diagnostic interpretation, and comprehensive patient and family education to ensure optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to critically ill patients based on scientific nursing principles.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, subcutaneous, IV), monitoring for adverse reactions and documenting in accordance with policy.
• Provide essential bedside care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Initiate and implement patient education plans, teaching patients and significant others about post-treatment home care, diet, exercise, medication self-administration, and rehabilitation.
• Accurately record patients’ medical information, vital signs, and all care provided in a timely and complete manner.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab reports to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient examinations and treatments.
• Respond effectively to life-saving situations following established nursing standards and protocols.
• Apply Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy, and IV protocols as required.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, interpreting and recording electronic displays such as central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings.
• Monitor catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and functioning, initiating corrective action for adverse symptomatology.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of recent critical care experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Proof of right to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced patient assessment, medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, IV), hemodynamic monitoring, phlebotomy, IV insertion and management, diagnostic test interpretation, lab work interpretation, life-saving interventions, patient education, basic bedside care.
• Equipment Proficiency: Cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, central venous pressure monitoring, pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, catheters, leads, tubing.
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, meticulous documentation, ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Washington or eligibility for a multi-state compact license with the ability to practice in Washington.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).