Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Puyallup, WA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Progressive Care Unit managing patient populations including respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology patients, diabetic or renal complications, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and comfort care. Manage and maintain central lines, trachs, tubes, drains, and BiPAP; administer and monitor common medications including Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid.

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 | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Progressive Care Unit managing patient populations including respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology patients, diabetic or renal complications, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and comfort care
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring for all patients, including cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Manage and maintain central lines, trachs, tubes, drains, and BiPAP; administer and monitor common medications including Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid
• Complete CIWA assessments and apply clinical protocols as appropriate for patient acuity
• Document patient care using EPIC; operate Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis, and MP50 Philips bedside monitors
• Float as needed to ICU (PCU-level patients), CCU, Observation, ED Holding, and overflow areas per unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in a PCU/Stepdown setting
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Demonstrated telemetry experience and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Proficiency with trach care, CIWA protocol, BiPAP, central line maintenance/management, and tube/drain management
• COVID vaccination required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with chest tube management
• Familiarity with vasoactive medications including dopamine and nicardipine
• Prior experience with EPIC electronic health records
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring a free-floating charge nurse, resource nurse coverage on all shifts, RT and hospitalist available 24/7, and dedicated IV/VAT team and phlebotomy services
• Join a Level III Trauma Center with a structured orientation program including unit-based preceptorship and comprehensive onboarding modules