MICU Registered Nurse
Everett, WA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MICU Registered Nurse

Location: Everett, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2-week period
• Weekends Required: Yes
• Float Required: Yes, may float to telemetry units if needed
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Locals: Not accepted

Unit Description

• High acuity, fast-paced Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Patient population includes medically complex, critically ill patients with conditions such as respiratory failure (noninvasive or mechanical ventilation), post central venous line, cardiac arrest with targeted temperature management, multisystem organ failure, shock states, stroke post thrombolytic therapy, COVID-19, ARDS, diabetic ketoacidosis, and alcohol withdrawal
• Common procedures: bedside central and arterial line placements, chest tube placement, rapid sequence intubation, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and code blue response
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 2:1; may increase to 4:1 during high census with boarders
• One CNA per shift to assist

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification (nursing degree verification required)
• WA State Patrol Search within 90 days of start (updated every 2 years for certain facility types)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Float policy acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other facilities within reasonable distance)
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required

Facility and System Information

• Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 571 (across campuses)
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Facility paid
• Scrub color: Any except reddish orange

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with complex patient care needs
• Floating to telemetry units may be required but is expected to be rare
• All certifications and background checks must be current and compliant prior to start
• This position is not open to first-time travel nurses or local hires

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this MICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Everett, WA.