ICU RN
Puyallup, 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 / Float (12-Hour Days)

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care primarily in an ED Holding unit, with the ability to float across ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and other inpatient units based on census and staffing needs
• Manage a diverse patient population including respiratory failure, sepsis, CHF, COPD, DKA, post-operative, oncology, ortho, and general medical-surgical diagnoses
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Med-Surg 1:5, and Rehab 1:8 team model
• Perform skills including cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, vent management, invasive line management, chest tubes, trachs, ostomies, and general drains as applicable to assigned unit
• Maintain current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications as required by assigned unit
• Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment; float within scope of practice and below as needed for partial shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license valid in the state of Washington
• Minimum 2 years of experience in applicable care setting: ICU, PCU, or acute care Med-Surg
• BLS required for all unit assignments
• ACLS and NIHSS required for ICU and PCU assignments; NIHSS required for Med-Surg assignments
• Telemetry competency required prior to assignment start
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems preferred or willingness to learn

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are also considered
• Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, hypothermia protocol, prone positioning, or TPA administration
• Familiarity with oncology, palliative care, inpatient rehab, or neuro patient populations
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient education skills across varied clinical settings

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain broad clinical exposure across multiple specialty units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, ED Holding, and Inpatient Rehab within a well-supported acute care environment
• 24/7 support from Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, and Intensivists, with schedules provided approximately three weeks in advance