RN - 19434048

Tacoma General Hospital • Tacoma, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse works across multiple units, including ICU, PCU, CCU, and ED holding areas that accommodate ICU and PCU patients at a 437-bed Level II Trauma Center with a Level IV NICU in Tacoma, Washington. Patient census varies by unit. Care includes neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical patients, as well as CVICU patients. The role includes caring for patients with conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, delirium tremens, multisystem failure, spinal injuries, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and post-arrest conditions, among others. CVICU cases include patients 24 hours post-CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic and vascular surgeries. Typical patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU, ACC, and CCU; ED holding ratios depend on level of care. The position uses EPIC and unit-specific equipment. Orientation includes one day of NEO and one ICU unit-orientation shift.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least one year of ICU experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
• Ventilator and BiPAP management skills.
• Invasive line management skills.
• Ostomy care skills.
• General drain management skills.
• Tracheostomy care skills.
• Chest tube management skills.
• IV medication titration skills.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior float pool exposure; first-time travelers may be considered if they have robust ICU experience and prior float pool exposure.

Responsibilities

• Float among ICU, PCU, CCU, and ED holding areas that accommodate ICU and PCU patients.
• Provide nursing care to neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, and CVICU patients with a range of acute conditions.
• Manage patients and care according to unit-specific patient ratios and level of care.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms; manage ventilators, BiPAP, invasive lines, ostomies, drains, tracheostomies, chest tubes, and IV medication titration.

What This Job Offers

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