MICU RN
Tacoma, WA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,436/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
ICU RN (Registered Nurse)
Location: Tacoma, Washington Contract Length: 13 weeks Assignment Type: Travel contract Shift: Days, 12 hours per shift (48 hours per week)
Schedule and Orientation
- Shifts: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
- Weekends: Days work Saturday and Sunday. Nights work Friday and Saturday. Every other weekend.
- Holidays: Yes, rotated with permanent staff.
- Orientation/education hours: Not guaranteed during the first 2 weeks. Expect 25+ hours.
- Floor-specific orientation: Planned for up to 1 week with an educator, with a minimum of 2 shifts.
Required Qualifications
- 2 full years of experience in your specialty
- Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- Washington state RN license
- Pending license needed to submit. Temporary license takes approximately 4 weeks.
- Candidates may not have worked full time, part time, or PRN with any facility in the same health system within the past year.
Unit Details
- Unit: Medical ICU
- Beds: 82 critical care beds (48 ICU, 34 PCU) across 3 separate floors
- Ratios: ICU 1:1 or 1:2; PCU 1:3
- Charge nurse: 1 per floor
- Nurse aides: 2 per floor
- Tele/monitor techs: PCU only
- Scrub color: No requirements
Patient Care and Support
- Common diagnoses: All critical care diagnoses
- Drips: All ICU-level drips
- PCU drips: Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, heparin
- Ventilators: Yes, but none in PCU
- Pressors: None
- IABP or CRRT: Not required unless the traveler has this experience
- Physician coverage: Hospitalist or intensivist on site during days. Nights are covered virtually through the virtual ICU, with an ARNP in house overnight for procedures.
- Support services: IV team, respiratory therapy 24/7, pharmacy 24/7
- Staffing preference: Looking for strong Med Surg RNs
Float Scope
- Primary assignment is St Joseph Medical Center.
- Float eligible between all ICUs and the PCU.
- May float to other facilities in the region when needed.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Tacoma, WA
As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tacoma, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Tacoma is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 70-80°F, while winter average lows range from 35-45°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Tacoma and can be found with relative ease, especially in popular areas close to the city center.
- Tacoma is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, providing convenient access within the city and to neighboring areas.
- Tacoma has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and asthma due to occasional air quality issues.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Tacoma.
- Tacoma offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art community with museums and galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Mount Rainier and enjoy various outdoor activities.
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