Perform ACLS transport of patients throughout the hospital to inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PACU, Cath Lab, and other departments; serve as a resource to the ED Holds area during slower transport periods overnight. Float across multiple inpatient units — including PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, and Inpatient Rehab — within scope of practice and below, including partial-shift floats as needed.
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Location
Puyallup, WA
Description
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Puyallup, Washington, 98372!
Serve as the primary nurse in an ED Holding unit, managing a mixed patient population across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg acuity levels with ratios of 1:2, 1:4, and 1:5 respectively
Float across multiple inpatient units — including PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, and Inpatient Rehab — within scope of practice and below, including partial-shift floats as needed
Perform ACLS transport of patients throughout the hospital to inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PACU, Cath Lab, and other departments; serve as a resource to the ED Holds area during slower transport periods overnight
Administer and titrate IV medications (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin) and manage chest tubes, lumbar drains, trachs, PCAs, ostomies, and general drains per unit assignment
Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and provide patient education and communication across a diverse, fast-paced patient population including isolation and non-ambulatory patients
Document accurately using EPIC EMR; utilize Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
BLS required for all unit assignments
ACLS required for ICU, PCU, and ACLS Transport assignments
NIHSS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments
Minimum 2 years of experience in applicable care setting: ICU, PCU, or acute care Med-Surg
Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with vent management, invasive line management, and higher-level ICU therapies (e.g., CRRT, hypothermia protocol, prone positioning)
Familiarity with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
Experience in a float pool or multi-unit travel assignment requiring flexibility across acuity levels
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated tech support across all units
Gain broad clinical exposure across a large, multi-unit acute care facility with diverse patient populations and acuity levels