Travel ContractICU RN
$2,211/week
ICU RN
Puyallup, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,211/weekPosted Today
Overview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care286 beds
Pay
Estimated total pay
$2,211/weekQualifications
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Required
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
Work Experience
- State license license in Washington
License
Certifications
Other qualifications
- Intensive Care Unit Nurse (2 years)
Work Experience
Description
Registered Nurse (RN)
About the Facility
This is a Level III Trauma Center, equipped with 375 licensed beds, providing comprehensive medical services across various specialties.
Unit Information
- Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU): 40 beds
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU): 10 beds
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU): 40 beds
- Observation Unit: 18 beds (can increase to 27 during overflow)
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU): 30 beds
- Medical Unit: 89 beds
- Surgical Unit: 55 beds
- Flex Unit: 9 beds (includes PCU and Med-Surg patients)
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: 47 beds over two floors
- Emergency Department Holding Unit
- COVID Overflow Unit
Experience Requirements
- ICU: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
- PCU and PCU ER Holds: Minimum of 2 years of PCU experience required
- Medical-Surgical: Minimum of 2 years in an acute care setting required
- First-time travelers are accepted
Patient Types and Common Diagnoses
ICU Patients
- Respiratory failure
- Gastrointestinal bleeds
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Sepsis
- Complicated post-operative patients
- Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)
PCU Patients
- Respiratory compromise
- Sepsis
- Renal failure
- Bleeding disorders
- General medical/surgical patients
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Pneumonia
Medical-Surgical Patients
- Oncology: Neutropenic and post-operative patients
- General medical/surgical post-operative patients
- COPD
- COVID-19 patients
Patient Ratios
- ICU: 1:2 based on acuity
- PCU and CCU: 1:4 depending on acuity
- Medical and Surgical Units: 1:5
- Rehabilitation: 2:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)
Required Licenses and Certifications
- ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Medical-Surgical: BLS, NIHSS
Skills Required
- ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, tracheostomy care
- PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, management of chest tubes and drains, intravenous medication titration (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem)
- Medical-Surgical: IV administration, PCA management, chest tube care, and wound management
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system is required
- Strong communication and patient education skills are essential
Support within the Department
Continuous support is provided by:
- Technicians
- Respiratory Therapists (available 24/7)
- Hospitalists (available 24/7)
- Intensivists (available 24/7)
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19479210. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00
Facility
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
3.7rating(81 reviews)
5 nurses recommend working with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Anonymous
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
5.0rating
Review of Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital on Feb 8, 2026
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- Short Term Acute Care
- 286 beds
ADDRESS401 15th Avenue SoutheastPuyallup, WA 98372
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Thrive Staffing
About
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.
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About Puyallup, WA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Puyallup, WA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
- Summer average highs of 75-80°F and lows of 50-55°F.
- Winter average highs of 45-50°F and lows of 35-40°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
- Consider contacting local real estate agencies for assistance.
Transportation
- Car friendly city with easy access to major highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended.
Demographics
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen and air quality.
- Puyallup has a growing community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking trails and parks.
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