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), CHF, COPD, sepsis, and renal failure diagnoses. Perform IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, and management of 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 Days

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (0700–1930) | Firm Start Date: 12/14/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a float pool RN, rotating across PCU, Telemetry, Med/Surg, 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), CHF, COPD, sepsis, and renal failure diagnoses
• Perform IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, ostomy care, and management of general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC, including hourly rounding, whiteboard updates, pain assessment 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 storage of all medications
• May be asked to float to a secondary hospital location approximately 2.5 miles away; advance notice is expected when this occurs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Washington State
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; strong PCU/Telemetry background required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required; experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required prior to starting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous float pool experience strongly preferred
• Experience with TR Bands preferred
• Experience caring for post-CABG/TAVR patients (24-hour post-procedure care)
• First-time travelers will be considered with demonstrated strong PCU/Telemetry and float pool background

Why Join Us

• Supportive clinical environment with CNA support, a charge RN without patient assignment, Hospitalist coverage 24/7, RT 24/7, and cardiac and specialty MDs on call around the clock
• Complimentary on-site parking available in a covered parking garage