TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Puyallup, Washington, 98372!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU / 12-Hour Nights
Location
Puyallup, WA | Acute Care (Level III Trauma Center)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Serve primarily in an ED Holding unit caring for patients with mixed diagnoses, including ICU-level, PCU-level, and Med-Surg-level acuity; expected patient ratios are 1:2 (ICU), 1:4 (PCU), and 1:5 (Med-Surg)
- Float within scope across multiple units including MSICU, PCU, CCU, Med-Surg, Inpatient Rehab, and COVID overflow as needed
- Provide care for a wide range of patient types including respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeds, DKA, CVAs, CHF, COPD, oncology, ortho, and neuro/rehab patients
- Perform and manage advanced clinical skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, IV medication titration, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and drains as applicable to assigned unit
- Document accurately using EPIC, Alaris, and Pyxis systems
- Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment; must be available to call the staffing office 30–45 minutes prior to each shift to receive unit assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- ACLS and BLS certification required (ICU and PCU assignments); BLS required for all assignments
- NIHSS certification required for ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
- Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required for ICU assignments; minimum 1.5 years PCU experience for PCU assignments; minimum 1 year Med-Surg experience for MS assignments
- Telemetry competency assessment must be completed and passed prior to start date
- Must comply with facility vaccination and exemption policies
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel nursing experience, though first-time travelers will be considered
- Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
- Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
- Strong patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a large, well-supported acute care environment featuring 24/7 Hospitalist, Intensivist, and Respiratory Therapy coverage
- Gain diverse clinical exposure across multiple specialty units within a high-acuity Level III Trauma Center setting