Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Tacoma, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Tacoma, 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 – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (Float Pool) | 12-Hour Days

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | 0700–1930 (primary) | On-call: No

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a float pool RN, rotating across PCU, Telemetry, Med/Surg, and ED Holding units within scope of practice; expect to spend the majority of shifts in the ED Holding area
• Care for a diverse patient population including neuro, trauma, surgical, medical, cardiac stepdown, and cardiac short-stay patients (CHF, COPD, sepsis, STEMIs, post-CABG/TAVR, post-cath, pacemakers, ablations, strokes, and more)
• Perform IV medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, BiPAP management, and management of ostomies, general drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and lumbar drains
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC EMR , including hourly rounding, whiteboard updates, pain assessment before and after medication administration, and bedside report
• Follow all medication safety protocols including two-nurse waste verification for narcotics and benzodiazepines, and proper medication storage procedures
• Adhere to patient ratios of 1:4 (PCU) and 1:5–6 (Med/Surg) with support from CNA, Charge RN, Hospitalist, RT, and on-call specialty MDs available 24/7

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS , ACLS , and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; strong PCU/Telemetry background essential
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required prior to starting
• Experience with cardiac stepdown patients including post-CABG and TAVR care required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous float pool experience strongly preferred, particularly for first-time travelers
• TR Band experience preferred
• Familiarity with Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience in ED Holding or observation-level care settings

Why Join Us

• Supportive clinical environment with robust departmental resources including 24/7 Hospitalist coverage, Respiratory Therapy, and on-call specialty physicians
• Complimentary on-site parking available in a covered parking garage