RN - 19473408

Auburn Medical Center • Auburn, WA

5d

About The Position

This floating clinical position serves patients at various levels of acuity, primarily in the emergency department overflow area. The role requires flexibility to work with patient care units (PCUs) of varying acuity levels and deliver high standards of clinical care in an acute care setting. The PCU consists of 33 beds, with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4.

Patients may have respiratory distress, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds, sepsis, post-operative recovery needs, strokes (CVA), alcohol withdrawal (ETOH), overdoses, congestive heart failure (CHF), or needs following catheterization or interventional radiology (IR) procedures. The role also includes managing patients undergoing the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) process.

The position primarily involves 12-hour day shifts. Scrubs of any color are acceptable, with navy blue preferred; camo patterns are not permitted.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare setting.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Experience managing tracheostomy and BiPAP patients when stable.
• Ability to manage invasive lines and general drains, including chest tubes, lumbar drains, and ostomies.
• Knowledge of IV medication titration.
• Experience with EMR, specifically EPIC.
• Ability to treat patients undergoing the CIWA process.

Nice To Haves

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Navy blue scrubs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with conditions including respiratory distress, ESRD, AKI, COPD, GI bleeds, sepsis, post-operative recovery needs, strokes, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, CHF, and post-catheterization or IR procedure needs.
• Manage patients undergoing the CIWA process.
• Deliver high standards of clinical care in an acute care setting.
• Float between patient care units with varying acuity levels, primarily serving the emergency department overflow area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed