Travel ICU RN - $1,917 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel ```html Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Information The successful candidate will be mainly supporting various units, including: MSICU: 40 beds CVICU: 10 beds (no specific CVICU experience needed) PCU: 40 beds 2R PCU Obs: 18 beds (can increase to 27 beds when open for overflow) CCU: 30 beds Medical: 89 beds Surgical: 55 beds Flex Unit: 9 beds (combination of PCU and MS patients) Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds on two floors ER holding unit (patients waiting on a bed) Any COVID overflow Experience Requirements Minimum years of experience required: ICU: 2 years of ICU experience PCU/PCU ER holds: 2 years of PCU experience Medical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting Patient Types / Common Diagnoses Common patient types and diagnoses include: ICU: Respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-operative patients, CVAs, flap surgeries, post-arrest, ETOH, IVDA PCU: Respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, general medical/surgical patients, CHF, COPD, pneumonia Medical-Surgical: Oncology (neutropenic, post-op), general medical/surgical (post-op, COPD, CHF, DVT, AKI), frequently managing COVID patients Rehab: Patients recovering from neurological incidents, spinal cord injuries, TBIs, multi-trauma, post-COVID, and post-ICU care Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 based on acuity PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity or if patient is discharging Medical and Surgical: 1:5 Rehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech) Required Certifications ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS Skills Required ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drain management, tracheostomy care PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, tracheostomy care, IV medication titration Medical-Surgical: IVs, patient-controlled analgesia (PCAs), chest tubes, drains, ostomies, IV antibiotics Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills are required for all clinicians. Support and Resources Support within the department includes: Tech Support: ICU: 1 Tech for every 14 patients PCU: 1 Tech for every 10 patients Medical-Surgical: 1 Tech for every 8-10 patients Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 Hospitalist coverage 24/7 Intensivist coverage 24/7 Technology and Equipment EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Thrive Staffing Job ID 19326668. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.