Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Lakewood, WA

Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU setting serving primarily general medical ICU patients, with some surgical cases, at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Collaborate with in-house charge nurses, Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7), daytime intensivists, and a virtual ICU intensivist during night hours.

Job ID: 900192
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU
Location

Lakewood, WA | Acute Care / ICU
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Onsite | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation with permanent staff
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU setting serving primarily general medical ICU patients, with some surgical cases, at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Titrate critical drips including sedation (targeting train-of-four), vasoactive medications, and all other critical care infusions
• Monitor patients via centralized telemetry system and verify rhythm strips as needed
• Float to PCU, Med/Surg, or ER for holds only, with a maximum ratio of 1:4; may also be required to float to other facilities within the regional hospital network
• Collaborate with in-house charge nurses, Respiratory Therapy (available 24/7), daytime intensivists, and a virtual ICU intensivist during night hours
• Utilize the Epic EMR system; Epic experience is preferred and candidates should be prepared to discuss their experience level

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Demonstrated experience titrating sedation, vasoactive medications, and other critical care drips

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR; candidates with recent Epic experience are strongly preferred
• Familiarity with respiratory equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, mechanical ventilators, and all oxygen delivery modes
• Experience in a primary care ICU model (no nurse aide support) with independent patient management
• Comfort working in a regional float model across multiple acute care facilities

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage, centralized monitoring, and charge nurse presence on every shift
• Streamlined orientation process with the option to test out of Epic training, followed by dedicated time with a unit educator and a full orientation shift