Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Olympia, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Olympia, 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 – CVICU

Location

Olympia, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular ICU setting, supporting an active open heart program with an average daily census of 18–19 patients
• Care for procedural and surgical patients including those post-TAVR, Watchman, and stenting procedures from the cath lab
• Manage general ICU patients presenting with diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, GIB, and COVID
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including ventilators, Impella, IABP, internal thermoregulation devices, and temporary pacemakers
• Float between like units within skill set as needed, including between sister facilities in the area
• Document patient care using EPIC electronic health records

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license; compact license must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU or relevant ICU experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for a travel contract

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH stroke scale certification preferred
• Experience with advanced cardiac devices such as Impella, IABP, and temporary pacemakers
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, offering an accessible entry point into travel nursing within a high-acuity, specialized cardiovascular ICU environment
• Work within a dynamic short-term acute care facility operating a robust open heart and interventional cardiology program