Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,196 per week in Tacoma, WA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Experience in critical care nursing, strong Med Surg RN skills Description: ICU primarily composed of PCU with the possibility of floating to the ICU. Nurses may need to float among multiple healthcare facilities as required.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Experience in critical care nursing, strong Med Surg RN skills Description: ICU primarily composed of PCU with the possibility of floating to the ICU. Candidates must have 2 years of experience in their specialty. All travelers are required to have strong Med Surg RN experience. The ICU handles patients with critical care diagnoses. ICU nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:2, while PCU ratios are 1:3. Nurses may need to float among multiple healthcare facilities as required. Drips managed include cardizem, nitro, insulin, and heparin. No vents are managed in the PCU. Clientist or intensivist coverage is available on-site during day shifts. Nights may have virtual ICU support and additional staff for procedures. There is a team available for IVs, and respiratory therapy is on-site 24/7. Pharmacy support is also available around the clock. Nurses are required to rotate for weekend and holiday shifts. The role includes charge nurse responsibilities on each floor. Nurses will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. No IABP or CRRT experience is required for travelers.