Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Tacoma, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Tacoma, 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 (RN) – ICU / PCU

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7p–7a) | Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care primarily in a PCU setting with float capability to the Medical ICU across a combined 82-bed critical care unit spanning three separate floors
• Manage ICU-level drips including all critical care infusions; PCU drips include cardizem, nitro, insulin, and heparin (no pressors in PCU)
• Operate and monitor ventilated patients in the ICU setting (no vents in PCU)
• Maintain ICU patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 and PCU ratios of 1:3
• Utilize EPIC EMR for all documentation and patient management
• Float as needed within the regional hospital network, with a rate differential applied when floating outside of the primary facility

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ICU or PCU specialty nursing
• Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and/or Dignity Health) within the past year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with IABP or CRRT (travelers will not be required to perform these unless they have prior experience)
• Strong Med/Surg RN background with progression into critical care
• Familiarity with virtual ICU or intensivist-supported care models

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported critical care environment featuring 24/7 respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and IV team services, along with in-house ARNP coverage overnight
• Structured unit orientation provided, with educator support to help travelers acclimate to the floor