Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Puyallup, WA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (12-Hour Nights)

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Serve primarily in an ED Holding unit, caring for a mixed patient population across acuity levels including ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg patients
• Maintain flexibility to float across multiple inpatient units including PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, Rehab, and ICU within scope of practice
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, and management of invasive lines, vents, chest tubes, trachs, drains, and ostomies as applicable to assigned unit
• Transport patients throughout the hospital to various departments including ED, CT, MRI, PACU, and Cath Lab as needed, particularly on night shift (ACLS certification required for transport role)
• Provide patient education and maintain strong communication with interdisciplinary team including hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Document accurately using EPIC EMR; administer medications via Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis dispensing system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Washington
• BLS certification required for all unit assignments
• ACLS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments
• NIHSS certification required for ICU and PCU assignments
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant clinical setting (ICU, PCU, or acute care Med-Surg)
• Telemetry competency required prior to or during orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Proficiency with higher-level therapies such as CRRT, vent management, or prone positioning
• Experience caring for oncology, orthopedic, palliative, or inpatient rehabilitation patient populations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity float pool environment requiring flexibility and independent clinical judgment

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported environment with 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, and respiratory therapy coverage, plus tech support across all units
• First-time travelers are welcome, with a structured orientation program including hospital-wide onboarding and unit-specific training