ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in critical care nursing and the ability to manage both ICU and MedSurg assignments.

Location

Region II, encompassing various facilities in Enumclaw, WA; Lakewood, WA; and Tacoma, WA.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Combined ICU and Medical Surgical unit
• Bed Capacity: 4 ICU beds, 19 Medical beds, with flexibility to convert more beds if necessary
• Nurse to Patient Ratios:
  • MedSurg: 1:5
  • Pediatric patients (ages 4-17): 1:4
  • PCU: 1:3-4
  • ICU: 1:1 or 1:2
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS or ENPC
• Patient Demographics: Patients requiring ventilator support, respiratory distress, general medicine, orthopedic, abdominal surgery, and occasional stable stroke patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the ICU setting while being prepared to float to MedSurg as needed.
• Manage ventilator settings and critical drips.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including virtual hospitalists and in-house specialty physicians.
• Maintain a knowledge of pediatric care protocols when assigned to pediatric patients.
• Participate in unit activities, including orientation and training of new staff.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry, utilizing resources such as virtual monitoring technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ICU nursing experience.
• Ability to handle full MedSurg assignments alongside ICU responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of ventilator management and critical care protocols.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and autonomy in decision-making.
• Pediatric experience is preferred, but not required.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts from 6 PM to 6:30 AM.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Holiday rotations will be arranged with permanent staff.

Orientation

Unit-specific orientation will be provided, ranging from 2 to 6 shifts based on the traveler’s comfort level.

Additional Notes

Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously and unafraid to seek assistance when necessary. The position requires strong clinical skills and adaptability to a combined ICU and Medical Surgical environment.