Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Harborview Medical Center

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per week: 36

Job Description

• Strong neuro ICU experience required, including care for patients with EVD, craniotomies, and burr holes.
• Telemetry skills required: must be proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (a competency test will be administered).
• Patient ratio: 1:2 during day and night shifts.
• Patient population includes neuroscience ICU patients with hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), aneurysms, vascular malformations, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), tumor removals, ischemic stroke requiring tPA or thrombectomy, seizure disorders, and neuro infections.
• The unit is a comprehensive accredited stroke unit.
• Floating to other ICUs or boarders may be required within scope.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior Level 1 trauma experience and a strong work history; seasoned travelers are auto-offered.
• Locals within the area are accepted.
• No on-call requirement.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington State
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with at least some ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias (telemetry)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 45 days of start, including nationwide and sex offender searches.
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable).
• WA WATCH search required for Washington State.
• Photo for badge must meet professional standards (waist up, clear lighting, simple background, no hats).
• License acknowledgment and facility-specific job description must be signed.
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments required (e.g., equipment safety, health history, policies and procedures, code of conduct).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start recommended (not required by facility).
• Mask fit test required within 12 months of start (specific mask models required).
• Drug screening within past 12 months required by agency (not required by facility).
• Annual TB questionnaire required; negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start preferred.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines after 1968)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; vaccine series plus titer required if non-immune)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (September 29 – March 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required for tracking purposes.

Facility Highlights

• Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level I trauma center.
• Approximately 500 staffed beds.
• Scrub color: any solid color scrubs allowed; light blue scrubs provided on unit.
• Charting system: Epic with hard stops.
• Parking: onsite parking available with fees; offsite parking with shuttle service available on weekdays.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all pending license requirements, including fingerprinting, prior to starting.
• Candidates using a multi-state license must complete Washington State-specific suicide prevention training and demographic attestation prior to start.
• Orientation testing is pass/fail with an 80% passing score required; failure may result in cancellation.
• Floating to other units may be required as needed.

References and Evaluations

• Two professional references required.
• Performance evaluations may be completed by facility managers after assignment completion.