Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Puyallup, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Puyallup, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU / 12-Hour Nights

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care (Level III Trauma Center)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Serve primarily in an ED Holding unit caring for patients with mixed diagnoses, including ICU-level, PCU-level, and Med-Surg-level acuity; expected patient ratios are 1:2 (ICU), 1:4 (PCU), and 1:5 (Med-Surg)
• Float within scope across multiple units including MSICU, PCU, CCU, Med-Surg, Inpatient Rehab, and COVID overflow as needed
• Provide care for a wide range of patient types including respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeds, DKA, CVAs, CHF, COPD, oncology, ortho, and neuro/rehab patients
• Perform and manage advanced clinical skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, IV medication titration, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, and drains as applicable to assigned unit
• Document accurately using EPIC , Alaris, and Pyxis systems
• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment; must be available to call the staffing office 30–45 minutes prior to each shift to receive unit assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• ACLS and BLS certification required (ICU and PCU assignments); BLS required for all assignments
• NIHSS certification required for ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required for ICU assignments; minimum 1.5 years PCU experience for PCU assignments; minimum 1 year Med-Surg experience for MS assignments
• Telemetry competency assessment must be completed and passed prior to start date
• Must comply with facility vaccination and exemption policies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience, though first-time travelers will be considered
• Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
• Strong patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a large, well-supported acute care environment featuring 24/7 Hospitalist, Intensivist, and Respiratory Therapy coverage
• Gain diverse clinical exposure across multiple specialty units within a high-acuity Level III Trauma Center setting