Travel ICU RN - $2,903 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/25/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) General Information Position involves floating within multiple intensive care units (ICUs), progressive care units (PCUs), cardiac care units (CCUs), and emergency department (ED) holding areas. Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of ICU experience. First-time travelers with strong ICU skills and prior float pool experience are welcome to apply. Patient Types Travelers are expected to care for a diverse range of patients, including: COVID-19 patients Neuro, Trauma, Medical, and Surgical cases Sepsis, pneumonia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), delirium tremens (DTs) Multi-system failure, spinal injuries Pre/post catheterization patients (radial approach) General surgery patients Respiratory compromise, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Gunshot wounds (GSW), stabbings, motor vehicle accidents (MVA) Strokes, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and various back surgeries CVICU Responsibilities In the CVICU, travelers will primarily handle: Post-operative care for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), esophagectomy, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair Thoracic and vascular surgeries Post-arrest patients Travelers are not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR patients, those requiring external ventricular drains (EVDs), post-tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) administration, or any advanced cardiac devices. Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 PCU/ACC/CCU: 1:4 ED Holding: Similar ratios based on patient acuity Certifications Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Required Skills All candidates should possess proficiency in the following areas: Cardiac rhythm interpretation Ventilator and BiPAP management Management of invasive lines Ostomy care Management of general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, lumbar drains IV medication titration Unit Support The unit will provide a supportive environment with access to: Charge nurse Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapists, and Intensivists available 24/7 On-call Cardiologist for CVICU & CCU Charting System Experience with the Epic charting system is required. Scheduling Schedules are typically created three weeks in advance and are released 7-10 days prior to the start date. The following scheduling practices apply: Every other weekend commitment Occasional back-to-back weekends (rare) No self-scheduling option, and no guaranteed pattern in the schedule Time off requests for more than five days require manager approval Floating Requirements Travelers may float to various units, including: Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICUs CCU (cardiac step-down) PCU/ACC ED Holding Medical-Surgical Units Additional surge areas as needed Occasional floating to nearby facilities may occur, with prior Thrive Staffing Job ID 19175505. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. 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.