Icu Rn Jobs

The ICU Registered Nurse provides care in a 65-bed facility in Tacoma, Washington, with an average patient census of six per day and a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. The unit cares for patients with conditions including sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, suicidal ideation and psychiatric issues, COVID-19, stable CVA without interventions, stable TBI, and orthopedic and general surgery patients. Travelers will not care for patients requiring balloon pumps, hypothermia protocols, open-heart care, neuro interventions, dialysis, or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The role requires ICU experience and competence in cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive line management, IV medication titration, and management of ventilators, tracheostomies, and high-flow BiPAP. Strong peripheral IV skills are preferred. BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required. EPIC experience is preferred. The unit has CNA support available upon request for high-acuity patients, a unit secretary, phlebotomy services, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, intensivists on call, and telemetry monitoring/technicians available 24/7. RNs are responsible for central line draws. Travelers may float within the unit based on scheduling needs and may also support the PCU. Orientation includes four hours with the clinical educator and one shift on the unit; a cardiac rhythm interpretation exam is required before arrival. Shifts are 0700–1930 or 1900–0730. Staff work two weekends per month, potentially fewer depending on staffing needs, and are expected to work one to two holidays per contract period. Schedules are assigned six weeks in advance, with no self-scheduling. Requests for time off are permissible. The unit describes its culture as family-oriented and emphasizes teamwork and communication. Any solid-color scrubs are accepted, and parking is free. Three 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch are required.