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: 14 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU / Float Pool (12-Hour Days)

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units including ED Holding, ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Rehab, with ED Holding serving as the primary assignment area
• Manage a varied patient population with diagnoses including respiratory failure, sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, GI bleeds, CVA, oncology, and post-operative conditions
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios per unit: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Med-Surg 1:5, and Rehab 1:8 team model
• Perform unit-specific clinical skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, IV medication titration, chest tube care, trach care, ostomy care, and PCA management
• Float within scope of practice to support staffing needs across units, including partial-shift floats as needed
• Maintain required certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS) and demonstrate telemetry competency prior to assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the applicable unit specialty: ICU, PCU, or acute care Med-Surg
• ACLS and BLS required for ICU and PCU roles; BLS required for Med-Surg roles
• NIHSS certification required for all unit assignments
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Must be flexible, resourceful, and able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-unit float environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, or prone positioning
• Familiarity with oncology, palliative care, or inpatient rehabilitation patient populations
• Strong patient education and communication skills across diverse clinical settings

Why Join Us

• Gain broad clinical exposure across a wide range of inpatient specialties within a well-supported, resource-rich acute care environment featuring 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Schedules are provided three weeks at a time, offering reasonable advance notice for planning purposes