Registered Nurse - ICU

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Acute Care Registered Nurse – ICU & Labor & Delivery

Location: Kennewick, WA Contract Type: Full-Time Contract Residency Requirement: Candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility to qualify.

We are seeking highly skilled ICU and Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses to support our partner facility in Kennewick, Washington . These contract roles are ideal for RNs who excel in high‑acuity environments and are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based care. You'll join a collaborative clinical team dedicated to strong patient outcomes across critical care and obstetric units.

• Provide high-quality nursing care to acute and complex patients in ICU or L&D units.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient conditions, and respond rapidly to changes.
• Manage ventilators, critical drips, and advanced monitoring (ICU).
• Support labor, delivery, postpartum care, and fetal monitoring (L&D).
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to unit protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR system.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Uphold all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Washington.
• Must live within 60 miles of the facility to qualify for this contract role.
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent acute care experience in ICU or L&D.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA preferred).
• Additional certifications depending on unit:
  • NRP for L&D
  • PALS or TNCC preferred for ICU
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

• Specialty certifications such as CCRN, RNC‑OB, or other acute care credentials.
• Experience in high-volume or high-acuity units.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and shifting priorities.

• Full-time contract hours; shifts may include days, nights, weekends, or rotating schedules based on department needs.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and specialty.
• Opportunities for contract extensions depending on performance and facility needs.

Our partner facility in Kennewick, WA is known for its strong clinical standards, supportive team culture, and commitment to patient-centered care. ICU and L&D RNs joining this team will play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care across two critical specialty areas.