Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Tacoma, WA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (12-Hour Days)

Location

Tacoma, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Float within all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED Holding areas, caring for a diverse patient population including Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical, CVICU, and general ICU patients
• Manage complex patient conditions including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, CHF, COPD, TBI, strokes, and post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator and BiPAP management, invasive line management, IV medication titration, and management of chest tubes, trachs, ostomies, and lumbar drains
• Document hourly rounding, complete whiteboard updates, and provide bedside report; follow all medication safety protocols including two-nurse verification when wasting controlled substances
• Traveler Telemetry Competency must be completed and passed prior to start date
• Occasional floating to a nearby affiliate hospital (approximately 2.5 miles away) may be required; advance notice will be provided

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required; first-time travelers with strong ICU background and prior float pool experience may be considered
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with CVICU patient population including post-op CABG, TAVR, esophagectomy, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgeries
• Prior float pool or multi-unit experience across ICU, PCU, CCU, and ED settings
• Familiarity with pre/post cath patients using radial approach
• Experience with complex medication management protocols including narcotics and benzodiazepines

Why Join Us

• Work alongside robust support staff including Charge Nurses, Hospitalists, Respiratory Therapists, and Intensivists available 24/7, with Cardiologists on call around the clock for CVICU, CCU, and Cardiac Short Stay
• Free parking available within designated areas on-site