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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Puyallup, Washington

Apply for a Travel ICU RN contract in Puyallup, Washington, and join a high-acuity intensive care team caring for complex medical and postoperative patients in a Level III Trauma Center. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding Washington nursing job on the night shift.

You will work alongside dedicated critical care resources, including intensivists, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, STAT RNs, IV therapy specialists, and an ICU pharmacist.

Located in the scenic South Puget Sound region, Puyallup offers a welcoming community with convenient access to Tacoma, the greater Seattle area, and beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Position: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Puyallup, Washington
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 20, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Times: Approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 15-bed ICU with approximately 40 PCU beds
• Patient Ratios: ICU 1:1 or 1:2 and PCU 1:3 or 1:4, based on acuity
• Charting and Equipment: Epic, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, Philips monitors, and Hill-Rom beds
• Scheduling: Every effort is made to accommodate block scheduling; weekend and holiday assignments vary according to unit needs
• Floating: Regular floating may be required to PCU, CCU, CVICU, ED holding, observation, and other lower-acuity assignments within the scope of practice

Travel ICU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 1 year of strong ICU experience required; 2 years preferred
• Previous experience caring for high-acuity medical-surgical ICU patients
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• CCRN certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work nights, float as needed, and adapt to changing patient acuity
• Ability to meet applicable facility health, immunization, and credentialing requirements

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, CVAs, post-arrest conditions, ETOH-related illness, IV drug-related complications, and complex postoperative needs
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and continuously monitor patients for changes in condition
• Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, BiPAP, invasive lines, chest tubes, lumbar drains, ostomies, and general drains
• Safely administer and titrate intravenous medications according to clinical protocols
• Support patients requiring therapies such as manual proning, Rotoprone, hypothermia protocols, and other advanced critical care interventions within the unit’s scope
• Collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, STAT RNs, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Float to PCU and other designated areas while maintaining safe, evidence-based care within the RN’s competency
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in Epic
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, teamwork, and compassionate care throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Puyallup, Washington, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.