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
- Provide direct patient care primarily in an ED holding unit environment, managing a mixed patient census including ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg level patients with varying acuity
- Maintain appropriate patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, and Med-Surg 1:5, adjusting as acuity and census demands
- Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, vent management, invasive line management, and care for patients with trachs, chest tubes, ostomies, and general drains as applicable to assigned unit
- Float within scope of practice to support multiple inpatient units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and 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 resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment, assisting with breaks, medication administration, and unit support as census and transport activity allows
Required Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
- ACLS and BLS certifications required for ICU and PCU assignments; BLS required for all assignments
- NIHSS certification required for all unit assignments
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting; ICU and PCU assignments require at least 2 years of experience in the respective specialty
- Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation
- Strong communication skills and ability to provide patient teaching and education across diverse patient populations
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
- Familiarity with IV medication titration including Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and insulin infusions
- Prior travel nursing experience in a multi-unit float or ED holding environment
- Experience with oncology, rehabilitation, or palliative care patient populations
Why Join Us
- Work within a well-supported clinical environment featuring 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated tech support across all units
- Gain diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of specialty units and patient populations within a large, dynamic acute care facility