RN - ICU

Details

Client Name
Tacoma General Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
ICU

Job ID
19175497

Weekly Pay
$2008.0


Shift Details

Shift
Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
12/14/2026

End Date
03/15/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
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ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

This position involves floating within the facility across various units, including ICUs, PCUs, CCUs, and ED holding. Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of ICU experience. Strong ICU and previous float pool experience will also be considered for first-time travelers.

Patient Types Expected to Care For

• Covid Patients
• Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical Patients
• Sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTs, Multi-system failure, spinal injuries
• Pre/post catheterization patients (radial approach)
• General surgery patients, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD
• Gunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accidents, strokes, TBI
• Various back surgeries

CVICU Responsibilities

• Post-operative CABG (10 per week), Esophagectomy, TAVR (3 per week)
• AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgeries, post-arrest care

Patient Ratios

• ICU: 1:2
• PCU/ACC/CCU: 1:4
• ER Holding: Ratio based on patient's level of care

Certifications Required

• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Ventilator and BiPAP management
• Invasive line management
• Ostomy care
• Management of general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains
• IV medication titration

Support on the Unit

• Charge Nurse
• Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapist, and Intensivist available 24/7
• Cardiologist on call 24/7 for CVICU & CCU

Charting System

Experience with the Epic charting system is required.

Scheduling Information

Schedules are typically created three weeks in advance and are distributed 7-10 days prior. Every other weekend is required, with the possibility of back-to-back weekends (though this is rare). Self-scheduling is not available, and there are no guarantees for a patterned schedule. Any time off exceeding five days requires manager approval.

Floating Responsibilities

You may be required to float between the following units:

• Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU
• CCU (Cardiac Step Down)
• PCU/ACC
• ED Holding
• Med Surg Units
• Any open surge areas for the above units

Travelers may occasionally float to other locations within the region, including Allenmore, located approximately 2.5 miles away. Notification will be provided in advance if needed.

Orientation

• 1-day general hospital orientation
• 1-day of unit orientation (12 hours) on the ICU unit
• 1-day of 12 hours on similar units

Competency Requirements

Completion and passing of Traveler Telemetry Competency is required prior to starting. Compliance is the responsibility of SimpliFi for grading this exam.

Additional Notes

• Scrubs: Any color, professional attire is required.
• Free parking is available within designated areas.
• Staff must fill out whiteboards, perform and document hourly rounding, and provide bedside reports.
• Saline flushes are considered medications and should not be left at the bedside or in scrub pockets.
• Medications must not be left
  
  
  Client Details
  Address
  315 M.L.K. Jr Way
  
  City
  Tacoma
  
  State
  WA
  
  Zip Code
  98405
  
  
  Unit Details
  Unit Description
  General Information
  Beds: 39 - MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU - mixed unit
  Minimal Experience:
  2 years of ICU experience EXCLUDING travel experience is most preferred
  If they have 1.5 years of ICU experience EXCLUDING travel, please have CRT send to management team for approval
  Will you accept a first-time traveler? No. Minimum one prior travel assignment
  Traveler must reside >100 miles outside of facility
  Permanent staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
  Patient Types:
  Complex ICU patients ranging from surgical, medical, cardiac (preferred), neuro and trauma
  Diagnoses include: ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, s/p cardiac cath, post-surgical, multiple system trauma - heavy trauma population
  Cardiac experience is preferred (not required): CABG/TAVR - 24 to 48 hrs post op experience is preferred but not required for travelers
  Will not take fresh open hearts unless they are experienced, and the facility felt comfortable with this - given to permanent staff
  Patient Ratios:
  RN: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1