ICU Registered Nurse
Spokane, WA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position may float between units.
• Weekends required every other weekend.
• No on-call required.
• No block schedules required.
• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU level of care: 2:1
  • PCU: 3:1
• 48-hour shifts approved.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Scrub color: Any color.
• Surgical services/scrubs provided.
• Parking: No fee.
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington.
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year ICU nursing experience required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Floating between units expected.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend required.
• 48-hour shifts approved.
• No on-call or block scheduling required.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years. Must be updated annually.
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting, from supervisors.

Training & Competency

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty.
• Color blindness testing if required by unit.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.
• Epic training modules completion required.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific Workramp modules required.
• Basics of Trauma Informed Care training required prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.
• No parking fees.
• Epic charting system used.
• Scrubs provided for surgical services.

This position offers a challenging ICU nursing role in a Level III Trauma Center with supportive staffing ratios and a structured schedule. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.