ICU Registered Nurse
Tacoma, WA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, Tacoma, Washington. This position provides care for critically ill patients in primarily a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting, with floating to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as needed. The role supports patients with a broad range of critical care diagnoses and requires collaboration with in-house clinical support teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, with rotating holidays.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current nursing license; willingness to wait for licensure is accepted.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • At least 2 years of experience in the specialty.
• Additional Information:
  • Primarily assigned to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with floating to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and other regional areas as needed.
  • Patient ratios are typically 1:3 in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and 1:1 to 1:2 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
  • The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) manages intensive care drips and ventilated patients. Progressive Care Unit (PCU) drips may include Cardizem, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin; pressors are not used in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
  • Hospitalist or intensivist coverage is available, with overnight virtual intensive care support and advanced clinical coverage for procedures.
  • Respiratory therapy and pharmacy support are available around the clock, with an intravenous therapy team on site.
  • Orientation is planned for up to 1 week with an educator, with a minimum of 2 orientation shifts.
  • Travelers are not required to manage intra-aortic balloon pumps or continuous renal replacement therapy unless they have related experience.
  • Electronic charting is used.
  • Scrub color requirements are not specified.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits