Travel Contract

ICU RN
Tacoma, WA
Medlivo
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$2,230/week
Posted 8 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays, Nights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,230/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $648/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,582/week

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health Care FSA
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits

Description

Minimum 2+ years recent ICU/PCU RN experience required / CERTIFICATIONS – ACLS (AHA) and BLS required; COVID vaccination required / LICENSE – Active RN License required (WA license pending accepted) / Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, 36 hrs/week, 13 weeks (7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Every Other Weekend) / Setting: Acute Care – ICU/PCU Float Pool / EMR: EPIC / Skills: Critical care nursing, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, ICU-level drips, telemetry interpretation, emergency response, and care of complex medical-surgical and critical care patients required / Unit Details: 82 critical care beds (48 ICU, 34 PCU) across 3 floors; ICU ratios 1:1–1:2, PCU ratios 1:3 / Common Diagnoses: All critical care diagnoses including respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac conditions, and other high-acuity medical patients / Drips: ICU-level vasoactive and critical care drips; PCU drips include Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, and Heparin (no pressors in PCU) / Equipment: Ventilators in ICU; no vents in PCU / Support Staff: Charge Nurse on each floor, Nurse Aides, IV Team, RT and Pharmacy available 24/7, Intensivist support with virtual ICU coverage overnight / Floating: Primarily assigned to St. Joseph Medical Center; must float between ICU and PCU and throughout Region Two facilities as needed (St. Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma, St. Clare Hospital – Lakewood, and St. Elizabeth Hospital – Enumclaw) / Orientation: Minimum 2 shifts to 1 week with educator support / Additional: Travelers are not required to manage IABP or CRRT unless previously experienced. Seeking strong ICU/PCU nurses comfortable with high-acuity patient populations, ICU-level drips, and regional floating requirements.
Medlivo Job ID #1147770. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Medlivo

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About Tacoma, WA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
Transportation
  • Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
  • Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
Demographics
  • Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
Things to Do
  • Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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