Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Puyallup, WA

Provide ACLS transport coverage throughout the hospital, including inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PACU, and Cath Lab; after 2300, support the ED Holds area with breaks and medication administration as a resource nurse. Manage patients requiring cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, ventilator management, invasive line management, chest tubes, trachs, ostomies, and general drains depending on unit assignment.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Puyallup, Washington, 98372!

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 patients with mixed diagnoses across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg acuity levels in a fast-paced environment
• Provide ACLS transport coverage throughout the hospital, including inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PACU, and Cath Lab; after 2300, support the ED Holds area with breaks and medication administration as a resource nurse
• Manage patients requiring cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, ventilator management, invasive line management, chest tubes, trachs, ostomies, and general drains depending on unit assignment
• Float within scope of practice across units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab as census and staffing needs require
• Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Demonstrate strong communication and patient teaching skills while remaining flexible and resourceful across varied patient populations

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting (ICU, PCU, or Med-Surg depending on unit assignment)
• ACLS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments; BLS required for all assignments
• NIHSS certification required for ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
• Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation
• Ability to call staffing office 30–45 minutes before each shift to receive unit assignment and report on time to the designated unit

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience with higher-level therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
• Comfort managing isolation patients, non-ambulatory patients, and diverse patient acuity levels within a single shift

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported environment featuring 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated tech support across all units
• Gain broad clinical exposure across multiple service lines including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Rehab, and ED Holding in a dynamic acute care setting