RN - 19478970

St Joseph Medical Center • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide critical care to patients in a medical intensive care setting. The unit has 82 critical care beds, comprising 48 ICU beds and 34 PCU beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 in the ICU and 1:3 in the PCU.

Shifts are 12 hours, with 48 hours per week guaranteed. The position requires working every other weekend: Saturday and Sunday for day shifts, or Friday and Saturday for night shifts. Holidays rotate with permanent staff. The nurse must be willing to float between all ICUs and PCUs and other locations within the designated region as needed. Orientation is up to one week with an educator and includes a minimum of two shifts. IV team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services are available; respiratory therapy and pharmacy services are available 24/7.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a critical care or medical-surgical nursing role.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Proficiency in managing ventilators, IV drips, and critical care diagnostics.
• Willingness to float between all ICUs and PCUs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced care for critical patients in the ICU setting.
• Monitor and manage patients on ventilators and IV drips.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including intensivists and hospitalists.
• Float to various locations as needed within the designated region, including all ICUs and PCUs.
• Participate in ICU procedures and support quality patient care.

What This Job Offers

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