ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Tacoma, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Contract

Location: Tacoma, Washington
Specialty: ICU (Primarily PCU with float to ICU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment. The role primarily involves working in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with floating to the ICU as needed. The assignment includes caring for a variety of critical care patients with common ICU diagnoses.

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Unit: Medical ICU and PCU
• Beds: 82 critical care beds total (48 ICU, 34 PCU) across 3 floors
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: ICU 1:1 or 1:2, PCU 1:3
• EMR system: EPIC
• Charge Nurse: Yes, 1 per floor
• Nurse Aides: 2 per floor
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Present only in PCU
• IV Team, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Hospitalist or Intensivist on-site during day shifts; virtual ICU support and ARNP overnight
• Drips: All ICU-level drips; PCU drips include cardizem, nitro, insulin, heparin (no pressors in PCU)
• Ventilator support: Yes in ICU; no ventilators in PCU
• Floating: Eligible to float between all ICUs and PCU
• Orientation: Floor-specific, typically 1 week with educator (minimum 2 shifts)

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift times: 7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM
• Self-scheduling every 6 weeks
• Weekend requirements: Days (Saturday and Sunday), Nights (Friday and Saturday), every other weekend
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience (strong Med Surg background preferred)
• Active Washington State RN license (pending license acceptable; temp license process ~4 weeks)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• No employment (full-time, part-time, or PRN) within the past year at any affiliated facilities in the region

Additional Notes

• Travelers are not required to manage IABP or CRRT unless experienced
• No scrub color requirements
• Rate differential applies when floating outside primary facility region

This opportunity is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience looking for a travel contract in Washington state with a mix of PCU and ICU patient care.