Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,035 per week

About the Role

The organization is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse for a position located in Spokane, Washington. This role involves caring for a diverse patient population in a Level 3 Trauma Center with 18 beds, including medical, surgical, and neuro ICU units. The position requires providing high-acuity patient care in a fast-paced environment and supporting a dedicated team within the Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Center ICU with 18 beds
• Care for medical, surgical, and neuro ICU patient populations
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation and medication titration
• Manage proning and hypothermia protocol procedures
• Handle chest tubes, drains, and invasive line monitoring (a-lines, CVP)
• Float coverage may include Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit floors
• Assist with transport, sitting, and task-based activities as needed

Patient Types

• Medical ICU: DKA, DTs, multisystem failure, ARDS, CIWA/EtOH, sepsis, PNA, COVID
• Surgical ICU: open abdomen and thoracotomies
• Neuro/trauma ICU: CVA, intracranial hemorrhage, craniotomy/craniectomy, EVDs, ICP monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• 0 years minimum experience
• Current license to practice as an RN in the state of Washington
• Strong ICU skill set including cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, proning, hypothermia protocol knowledge, chest tubes, drains, invasive line monitoring (a-lines, CVP)
• Traveler competency in telemetry must be completed and passed prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Travel experience is strongly preferred but flexibility may be given depending on ICU experience
• Experience with diverse ICU patient populations including medical, surgical, and neuro cases is advantageous

Schedule

• Days shift, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• Attempt to cluster night shifts
• Possible time-off requests up to 5 days (excluding holidays)
• 1-2 holidays per season expected

Unit Information

• Patient Ratios: 1:2-3, depending on acuity levels
• Support on the Unit: Mobility technicians support vented patients, facilitate ambulation, and assist with patient mobilization based on individual patient needs
• Team Support: 24/7 hospitalist and respiratory therapist availability, day-long intensivist presence, free floating charge nurse, peripheral phlebotomy, resource nurse, and rapid response team
• Charting System/Equipment: EPIC electronic health record, BD Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Orientation: General orientation with 2x 12-hour on-unit orientation shifts
• Scrub color is flexible but must be professional
• Parking is available in designated areas
• Culture emphasizes teamwork and experience with integrating travelers into ICU settings

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits