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: 14 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 a mixed patient population across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg acuity levels with ratios of 1:2 (ICU), 1:4 (PCU), and 1:5 (Med-Surg)
• Float across multiple inpatient units — including PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, and Inpatient Rehab — within scope of practice and below, as needed for partial shifts
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, and management of invasive lines, vents, chest tubes, trachs, drains, and ostomies based on assigned unit
• Provide ACLS transport support throughout the hospital including inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, PACU, and Cath Lab, with after-hours support to the ED Holds area as transport volume decreases
• Document accurately using EPIC EMR and operate equipment including Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Demonstrate flexibility, strong communication skills, and patient teaching/education abilities in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS certification required for all unit assignments
• ACLS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments
• NIHSS certification required for ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an ICU, PCU, or acute care setting (based on assigned unit)
• Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, prone positioning, or hypothermia protocols
• Familiarity with IV medication titration including Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and insulin drips
• Experience caring for oncology, palliative, or inpatient rehabilitation patient populations
• Prior travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported clinical environment featuring 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated tech support across all units
• Gain broad clinical exposure across multiple specialty units in a dynamic acute care setting with a structured orientation process to set you up for success