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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Gig Harbor, 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

Location

Gig Harbor, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a combined ICU/PCU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1 (ICU) and 3:1 (PCU)
• Manage and titrate a wide range of ICU drips including vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and inotropes (e.g., Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine)
• Care for complex medical ICU patients including those with ARDS, COVID, Sepsis, TNK strokes, and ETOH withdrawal
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including 24/7 hospitalist coverage, intensivist, vICU support, and respiratory therapy
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips; unit utilizes Phillips telemetry monitors with 24/7 monitor tech support
• May be required to float to other units or a sister facility, covering ICU/PCU assignments per unit needs and contract terms

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Proficiency or strong aptitude with EPIC EMR; orientation provided for those new to the system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with a broad range of respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP
• Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt to changing unit needs and scheduling demands
• Familiarity with vICU/tele-ICU care models and midlevel-supported procedure environments

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a robust support team including 24/7 respiratory therapy, around-the-clock hospitalist coverage, and dedicated monitor technicians
• Join a unit that values team-based scheduling and makes every effort to accommodate traveler block scheduling requests where operationally possible