TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lakewood, Washington, 98499!
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