Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Tacoma, WA

Care for a diverse patient population including neuro, trauma, surgical, medical, cardiac (post-CABG/TAVR, STEMIs, pacemakers, ablations, post-cath), respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, and stroke patients. Perform IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, and management of ostomies, general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and lumbar drains.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98405!

Job Title

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

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Float within scope of practice across PCU, Telemetry, MedSurg, and ED Holding units; expect to spend a significant portion of shifts in the ED Holding area
• Care for a diverse patient population including neuro, trauma, surgical, medical, cardiac (post-CABG/TAVR, STEMIs, pacemakers, ablations, post-cath), respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, CHF, COPD, and stroke patients
• Perform IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, and management of ostomies, general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC EMR, including hourly rounding, whiteboard updates, pain assessments before and after medication administration, and bedside report
• Adhere to strict medication safety protocols including two-nurse verification when wasting narcotics and benzodiazepines, and proper medication storage at all times
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 (PCU) and 1:5–6 (MedSurg) with support from CNA, Charge RN, Hospitalist, RT, and specialty MDs available 24/7

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington (or compact eligibility)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; strong PCU/Telemetry background required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required prior to starting
• Previous float pool experience required for first-time travelers

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with TR Band management
• Experience caring for post-CABG/TAVR patients (required for cardiac stepdown assignments)
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Previous travel nursing experience in a float pool setting

Why Join Us

• Supportive clinical environment with 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, and specialty physician on-call support
• Complimentary on-site parking available in a covered parking garage