Perform unit-specific clinical skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, IV medication titration, chest tube care, trach care, ostomy care, and PCA management. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units including ED Holding, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab, with ED Holding serving as the primary assignment area.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Puyallup, WA
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Puyallup, Washington, 98372!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU / Float Pool (12-Hour Days)
Location
Puyallup, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units including ED Holding, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab, with ED Holding serving as the primary assignment area
Manage a varied patient population with diagnoses including respiratory failure, sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, GI bleeds, CVA, oncology, and post-operative conditions
Maintain appropriate patient ratios per unit: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Med-Surg 1:5, and Rehab 1:8 team model
Perform unit-specific clinical skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, IV medication titration, chest tube care, trach care, ostomy care, and PCA management
Float within scope of practice to support staffing needs across units, including partial-shift floats as needed
Maintain required certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS) and demonstrate telemetry competency prior to assignment
Required Qualifications
Active and unencumbered RN license valid in the state of Washington
Minimum 2 years of experience in the applicable unit specialty: ICU, PCU, or acute care Med-Surg
ACLS and BLS required for ICU and PCU roles; BLS required for Med-Surg roles
NIHSS certification required for all unit assignments
Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
Must be flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-unit float environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
Familiarity with oncology, palliative care, or inpatient rehabilitation patient populations
Strong patient education and communication skills across diverse clinical settings
Why Join Us
Gain broad clinical exposure across a wide range of inpatient specialties within a well-supported, resource-rich acute care environment featuring 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
Schedules are provided three weeks at a time, offering reasonable advance notice for planning purposes