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 Days)

Location

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

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ICU setting, managing patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, CVAs, post-arrest, and complicated post-operative conditions
• Perform and manage advanced therapies including ventilator management, invasive line management, CRRT, and hypothermia protocol as applicable
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage trachs, ostomies, and general drains
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC EMR (required)
• Float within scope of practice to other units for partial shifts as needed, maintaining appropriate patient ratios
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and provide patient teaching and education throughout the care continuum

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR required; experience with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems preferred
• Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as Rotoprone, manual prone positioning, TPA administration, and CRRT
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills and experience with vasoactive and titrated IV medication management
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring flexibility and adaptability across multiple patient populations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported clinical environment featuring 24/7 Intensivist, Hospitalist, and Respiratory Therapy coverage, along with dedicated tech support on every unit
• Gain diverse experience at a Level III Trauma Center with a broad range of patient populations and acuity levels across multiple specialty units