Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
General Information
Location: Olympia, WA
Unit: Combined ICU/PCU Unit
- ICU: 10 Beds (Average census of ICU patients is around 5)
- PCU: 22 Beds (ICU nurses will care for PCU patients; please note that the majority of the contract may involve caring for PCU level patients)
- Travelers may float to other departments, which includes Medsurg, ER, and occasionally Mother-Baby (for post GYN surgical patients only)
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting
- First-time travelers may be considered based on experience
- If applying for Charge Nurse position, applicants must have extensive experience
Patient Types
- Common Conditions: Sepsis, Pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI Bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, Psych, COVID
- Neuro Conditions: Stable CVA (no interventions), TBI (stable)
- Cardiac: Pacemakers, Angiograms, Post Cath (TR Bands Radial and Femoral), Fem-Pop Bypass
- Surgical Patients: Ortho and General Surgery
- Specific Procedures: Manual Proning, Temporary Pacemakers
- No open heart surgeries, neuro interventions, or CRRT treatments
COVID-19 Protocol and PPE
- Census includes COVID patients at various levels of care (PCU, Med/Surg, ICU)
- The staffing ratio is 1:3 for PCU or Med/Surg, which may increase to 1:4 during peak periods
Patient Ratios
Required Certifications
Skills Required
- Strong peripheral IV skills (preferred)
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Management of invasive lines (CVP, A-lines)
- IV medication titration
- Knowledge of ventilation, trach, and high-flow BiPap management (RT manages these devices)
Support on the Unit
- CNA: 1:12 ratio
- Charge Nurse: Freely floating but will take a partial patient assignment
- Phlebotomy staff available for peripheral draws; RNs may assist if needed
- Centralized monitoring with Tele tech available 24/7
- RT and Hospitalist in-house 24/7
- Intensivists available on-call 24/7
Charting System and Equipment
- EMR: EPIC (preferred)
- IV Pumps: ICU Medical Plum Duo and Plum Single
- Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
- Unit Equipment: Philips monitors
Floating Policy
- Travelers will float in rotation with the unit, including to MedSurg
- Taking an assignment in the PCU is not considered floating
Orientation
- 4 hours with clinical educator (includes badge, login info, unit tour, policies/procedures)
- Three shifts on the unit for practical training
- Telemetry competency is required and must be passed prior to starting
Scheduling
- Self-scheduling with management balancing staffing needs
- Expected to work 2 weekends each month (may vary based on staffing)
- Scheduling is provided
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19433981. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.