PICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (PICU) - Seattle, Washington (Travel/Contract)

Position Details

• Specialty: PICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Seattle, WA
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 11 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Day/Night rotating or straight nights
• Schedule: Monday - Sunday, includes Return to Office (RTO) days (must be included in initial submission)
• Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratio
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years PICU experience working independently in a 20-bed PICU or larger
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekends for a 13-week assignment; more weekends required for longer assignments
• On-call: Not required but available for pick-up shifts
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs; includes one orientation shift in CICU for float training
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (including Compact License)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Facility Highlights

• Type: Pediatric hospital
• Designation: Teaching hospital, Magnet recognized, Level I Trauma center
• Total Staffed Beds: 407
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Policy: Any color or T-shirt top allowed, must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly
• Parking: Paid parking available (cost varies by shift and lot)

Certifications Required

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider only; PALS accepted in lieu of BLS for units requiring BLS
• WA RN License (Compact license accepted with additional requirements)

Additional Recommended/Optional Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider only (required for Air Lift candidates)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Not required for NICU RNs
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) - APHON certification required for applicable units

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required (pediatric focus)
• Competency Exam: Required with minimum 80% score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for PICU, CICU, NICU, and ER; multiple attempts allowed with remediation
• Pediatric Competency Exam 2: Required for RNs not booked as Pediatrics (for float readiness)
• Math Test: Proctored onsite; remediation allowed if failed (not a pass/fail test)
• EKG Test: Required prior to start for PICU, CICU, NICU, and ER

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year (previous exam accepted if gap between contracts is less than 6 months)
• Fit Mask Test: Valid fit test within 12 months of assignment end; fit testing on site not allowed
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Accepted if given after age 11; expired vaccine accepted if completed after age 11
• TB Testing: Qgold/Tspot within 12 weeks of start or 2 PPDs (one within 1 year, one within 12 weeks); chest X-ray if past positive TB test
• TB Questionnaire: Required for all except Emergency and Radiology departments; updated annually
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or vaccines required; boosters required if low/borderline titers; declinations require physician note
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, completed vaccine series, or signed declination
• Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if low titer; prior infection documentation accepted
• Drug Testing: 12-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, covering specific substances (Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, etc.)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar) or signed declination with completion of declination module
• COVID Vaccine: Strongly recommended but not required
• Respirator Medical Clearance: Required annually for respirator use; virtual questionnaire completed prior to start

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required (or within past year with all searches complete)
• Multiple specific searches required including FACIS 3, county civil, state and national criminal, sex offender, global sanctions, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Background checks must be fully completed before approval; no pending searches allowed except limited county civil pending with attestation
• Additional requirements for home health roles (MVR required if driving involved)

Facility Specific Notes

• Travelers scheduled for 6 weekends, not every other weekend
• No RTO during first 2 weeks due to orientation
• Scheduling is done by facility schedulers; travelers do not self-schedule
• Potential for precepting opportunities
• Photo for badge required on blue background within 72 hours of contract signing
• Mandatory completion of facility-specific modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Meal waiver agreement available if candidate wishes to waive 2nd meal period
• Parking access via ID badge; payroll deduction authorization form required for parking charges
• Respiratory protection training provided via facility platform (Grow@SC)
• Practice tests and study guides provided for math and EKG exams

This position is ideal for experienced PICU RNs seeking a pediatric travel assignment in a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma teaching hospital with a structured schedule and comprehensive orientation and competency requirements.