RN - 19348388

Good Samaritan Hospital • Puyallup, WA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse provides care to high-acuity patients at a facility with 375 licensed beds, a Level III Trauma Center, 15 ICU beds, and approximately 40 PCU beds. The facility has a designated COVID unit with negative airflow capabilities in all rooms. Patients may include those with respiratory failure, GI bleeds, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, complicated post-operative conditions, cerebrovascular accidents, post-arrest conditions, and alcohol or substance use disorders.

The role includes caring for both COVID and non-COVID patients and managing cardiac rhythms, ventilators, non-invasive respiratory support, invasive lines, ostomies, general drains, and IV medications. Nurses provide ongoing education and updates to patient families. ICU patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity; PCU ratios are 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity.

Support includes a dedicated Clinical Coach, centralized telemetry monitoring, 24/7 availability of a STAT RN, Respiratory Therapist, Hospitalist, and Intensivist, and an on-floor Pharmacist. Shifts are typically 12 hours, from 0700 to 1930 or 1900 to 0730. Schedules are provided three weeks in advance; shifts may vary, and block scheduling may be possible.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of strong ICU experience; 2 years preferred.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Proficiency in the EPIC charting system.
• Familiarity with IV pumps and medication dispensing systems.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays based on unit needs.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of ICU experience preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for a mix of COVID and non-COVID patients.
• Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms, ventilators, and non-invasive respiratory support.
• Perform invasive line management and ostomy care, and maintain general drains.
• Titrate IV medications as clinically indicated.
• Provide continuous education and updates to patient families.

What This Job Offers

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