Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Puyallup, WA

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Puyallup, Washington, 98372!

Job Title

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

Location

Puyallup, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary nurse in an ED Holding unit, caring for a mixed patient population including ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg level patients with varying acuity
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV medication titration, and management of invasive lines, chest tubes, vents, trachs, and general drains as applicable to unit assignment
• Maintain patient ratios per unit: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Med-Surg 1:5, and Rehab 1:8 team model
• Float within scope of practice across multiple inpatient units including ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, Palliative, and Inpatient Rehab as needed for partial shifts
• Document accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR; operate Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment with isolation and non-ambulatory patients

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, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute care setting (ICU, PCU, or Med-Surg depending on assignment)
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required prior to starting assignment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with higher-level ICU therapies such as CRRT, prone positioning, or hypothermia protocol
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience caring for oncology, palliative, or inpatient rehabilitation patient populations
• Prior travel nursing experience with demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new environments

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage alongside dedicated unit techs
• First-time travelers are welcome, with structured hospital orientation and unit-specific onboarding provided