Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Puyallup, WA

    Highlights

    Float within scope of practice across multiple inpatient units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, and Inpatient Rehab as needed for partial shifts. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary nurse in an ED Holding unit, caring for a mixed patient population including ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg level patients with varying acuity.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPuyallup, WA

    Description

    Job Title

    Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (12-Hour Nights)

    Location

    Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

    Schedule / Job Type

    Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

    Key Responsibilities
    • Serve as the primary nurse in an ED Holding unit, caring for a mixed patient population including ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg level patients with varying acuity
    • Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, and management of invasive lines, chest tubes, vents, trachs, and general drains as applicable to unit assignment
    • Maintain patient ratios per unit: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Med-Surg 1:5, and Rehab 1:8 team model
    • Float within scope of practice across multiple inpatient units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, and Inpatient Rehab as needed for partial shifts
    • Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
    • Demonstrate flexibility and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment with isolation and non-ambulatory patients
    Required Qualifications
    • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
    • BLS certification required for all unit assignments
    • ACLS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments
    • NIHSS certification required for ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting (ICU, PCU, or Med-Surg depending on assignment)
    • Traveler Telemetry Competency required prior to starting assignment
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, prone positioning, or hypothermia protocol
    • Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
    • Experience caring for oncology, palliative, or inpatient rehabilitation patient populations
    • Prior travel nursing experience with demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new environments
    Why Join Us
    • Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated unit techs
    • First-time travelers are welcome, with structured hospital orientation and unit-specific onboarding provided

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