Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Yakima, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Registered Nurse - ICU 12H Days

City/State: Yakima, Washington

Shift: 07:00:00-19:00:00, 12H Days

Contract Length: 12 weeks

Start Date: 07/27/2026

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse in the ICU provides specialized care to patients dealing with conditions like CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, and post-catheterization. The role involves management of complex patient types, including those requiring chest tubes, wound vacs, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Care for patients with CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, diabetes mellitus, and CVA overflow.
• Administer blood products and manage drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin.
• Provide post-cath patient care, including observation of TR bands and femoral approach.
• Perform dressing changes and monitor wound vacs.
• Float to TELE, Telemetry 2EW, Med-Surg, and Neurology-Medical as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience.
• Completion of at least 1 travel assignment.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Experience with chest tubes, wound vacs, femoral arterial sheaths, and preferred experience with Art line, Impella, and/or IABP.
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR.
• Professional appearance in any scrub color.