Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Puyallup, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Puyallup, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 15 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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

• Serve as the primary nurse in an ED Holding unit, caring for patients with mixed diagnoses across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg acuity levels in a fast-paced environment
• Provide ACLS transport coverage throughout the hospital, including inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PACU, and Cath Lab; after 2300, support the ED Holds area with breaks and medication administration as a resource nurse
• Manage patients requiring cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, ventilator management, invasive line management, chest tubes, trachs, ostomies, and general drains depending on unit assignment
• Float within scope of practice across units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab as census and staffing needs require
• Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Demonstrate strong communication and patient teaching skills while remaining flexible and resourceful across varied patient populations

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting (ICU, PCU, or Med-Surg depending on unit assignment)
• ACLS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments; BLS required for all assignments
• NIHSS certification required for ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
• Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation
• Ability to call staffing office 30–45 minutes before each shift to receive unit assignment and report on time to the designated unit

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers will be considered
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience with higher-level therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
• Comfort managing isolation patients, non-ambulatory patients, and diverse patient acuity levels within a single shift

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported environment featuring 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated tech support across all units
• Gain broad clinical exposure across multiple service lines including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Rehab, and ED Holding in a dynamic acute care setting