ICU RN
Yakima, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,257/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care226 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Washington
- Intensive Care Unit Nurse (2 years)
Description
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dynamic healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and competence in managing various patient types in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care for neuro and spine patients, including those on pressors and BiPAP requiring high FiO2, with potential transitions to ICU care.
- Monitor patient conditions and manage both routine and complex nursing tasks.
- Perform skills including chest tube management, wound vac handling, dressing changes, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring.
- Support patients with conditions such as DKA and assist with post-technical procedures including TCAR and femoral endarterectomy.
- Oversee and monitor patients on arterial lines, Impella, and IABP with proven competence.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 completed travel assignment.
- ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
- Experience with the specific patient populations and skills outlined above is essential.
- Familiarity with the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system is preferred.
Work Environment
- Patient Ratios: Typically 2:1, occasionally 1:1 based on patient acuity.
- Floating between ICU and lower care levels may be necessary throughout the hospital.
- Weekend rotation required: Every other weekend.
- Shift times: 1900-0730 and 0700-1930.
- Professional scrub colors are required.
Facility Overview
Join a community-focused healthcare organization with a total of 226 beds, including 20 Acute Care Unit (ACU) beds and 11 Coronary Care Unit (CCU) beds, located in a non-profit setting.
Application Process
If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to grow your career as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Facility
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 226 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Yakima, WA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Yakima, WA here's what you should know:- Yakima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F and lows around 57°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 41°F and lows around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Yakima.
- Yakima is car-friendly with ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Yakima is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Yakima offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
- It has a vibrant arts and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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