Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,109 to $2,217 per week in Puyallup, WA - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Puyallup, WA Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $2,109 to $2,217 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Puyallup, Washington, 98372!

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)
StartDate: 11/16/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2109.00 - $2217.00

*CLINICAL INTERVIEWING* NOTE FOR THIS POSITION: Traveler would relieve the nurse on shift for breaks on units for PCU/MedSurg/ED Hold and at times may take on shifts as a traditional traveler on the unit.Level III Trauma CenterBeds: 375 Licensed BedsGeneral InformationWill float within scope and belowAreas of float need:MSICU: 40 bedsCVICU: 10 (no specific CVICU experience needed, just added for bed count visibility)PCU: 40 beds2R PCU Obs: 18 Beds OBS South when open for overflow can increase to 27 total bedsCCU: 30 bedsMedical: 89 bedsSurgical: 55 bedsFlex Unit: 9 beds (consists of PCU and MS patients)Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds on two floorsER holding unit (Patients waiting on a bed)Any COVID overflowMinimum experience:ICU: 2 years of ICU experiencePCU/PCU ER holds: 2 years of PCU experienceMS: 2 years in acute care settingFirst time traveler: YesCould float for partial shiftsPatient Ratios:ICU 1:2 based on acuityPCU and CCU 1:4 depending on acuity or if patient dischargingMedical and Surgical 1:5If PCU floated to MS- will have a 1:5 ratioRehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)Patient Types the Travelers are Expected to Care For:ICU: 14 bedsRespiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, Complicated Post-operative Patients, CVA’s, Flap surgeries, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDAHigher Level Therapies: Rotoprone, Manual Prone, Hypothermia Protocol, CRRT, TPA, Flap Surgeries (will not take these patients)No craniotomies, major traumas, or major cardiothoracicPCU: 40 beds: 2R Obs 18 bedsRespiratory compromise, Sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, general medical/surgical patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, General, ortho casesMed-Surg: Medical: 89 beds Surgical: 55 bedsMS Oncology:Oncology: Neutropenic, post-opPsychGeneral Medical Surgical: post-op, COPD, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, COVIDCOVID is common on this floor.MS Ortho:Total joints, post-surgical patients, general medical overflowMS Palliative:General Medical: pneumonia, sepsis, CHF, COPD, AKI, DVT, PE, occasionally surgical, COVIDRehab: 47 beds on two floorsNeuro: Stroke, Spinal Cord injury, TBI, Multi-Trauma, Post Covid, Post ICUVents, Traches are on the unitRespiratory therapy works to give “just in time” trainingMed-Surg level acuity type patientsED HoldingThis will be the primary unit the traveler will be working (per NM 1/21/2025)Will have mixed diagnosisICU patients 1:2; PCU 1:4; MS 1:5ICU & PCU nurses will have a 1:5 assignment if MSWill have isolation patients, non-ambulatory patientsIs a fast-paced unitTraveler will need to be flexible and resourcefulACLS TransportThis RN will transport patients throughout the entire hospital. This would include all inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, Cath Lab, etc.Night shift ACLS RN. After 2300 the transports slow way down and at that time we want the ACLS RN to go down to ED Holds Area and be a resource to help assist that unit with breaks, med administration, etc when they are not transporting someone. Typically the day shift ACLS RNs start getting busy right at 0730-0800 and never slow down the rest of the day.Support on Unit:TechsICU: 1:14PCU: 1:10MS: 1:8-10RT 24/7Hospitalist 24/7Intensivist 24/7Certifications:ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSSPCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSSMed-Surg: BLS, NIHSSSkills requiredICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Vent management, invasive line management, ostomy, general drains, trachsPCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Chest tubes, lumbar drains, traches, IV med titration (Amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin)Med-Surg: IVs, PCAs, Chest Tubes, drains, ostomies, IV ABXAll clinicians must also have good communication and patient teaching/education skillsCharting System:EPICAlarisPyxisScheduling:ASK IF INTERESTED IN 48-HR CONTRACTMust call RMC staffing office at least 30-45 mins to get assignment each shift. (Preferred Option)Number given during orientation.Assignment also post outside the door of the House Supervisor’s office.Must be on time to the correct unit by 0700 or 1900Cannot clock in before 0653/1853Weekends will vary depending on the needs of the unit.Schedule provided 3 weeks at a time, received around 10 days prior to schedule beginningNo holiday requests, self scheduling, on-callApprove time off up to 5 days, additional days email NM Todd MurrayIf requesting time off, must be willing to add to the end of the assignmentOrientation2 days of hospital orientation: login access, modules, etc1 day on assigned unitEntitled to receive 4h of orientation to other units, when the traveler floats thereTraveler Telemetry Competency RequiredRequired to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam.Other notesPlease ask these questions to the candidate and reply with their answers, verbatim, if possible, to the offer email:What role as a caregiver do you play in making sure the patient fully understands their care plan?What tools and measures have you found useful in supporting the patient’s understanding of their care plan?Customer service and teamwork is huge (Positive Attitude every day at work) Reach out to Leadership team anytime. Must fill out white boards and update regularly (very important), do and document hourly rounding, and give bedside reportSaline Flushes considered medication. Do not leave at the bedside or in your scrub pocketDo not leave medications in unlocked cart.When wasting medications, two-nurse verification is required. (Narcotics, Benzodiazepine, etc.)Documenting pain before and after giving pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oralNo phones on the unit. Breaks are requiredScrubs – any color, except camo, must look professional

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ICU
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

Facility Location
Located just outside of Tacoma and about 50 miles south of Seattle in Western Washington State, Puyallup offers an appealing mix of big-city amenities and small-community comfort. Historic landmarks can be found in the downtown district, and the city is home to the popular Puyallup Fair, the Daffodil Festival Parade, the Arts Downtown Outdoor Gallery, and a number of other museums and attractions. The Pierce County Foothills Trail begins here, and world-class mountain climbing is nearby, as well.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, ICUSSN RequiredDOB RequiredReferences: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

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