Travel Nurse RN - ICU/Critical Care - $2,270 per week in Tacoma, WA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98431 Pay Information $2,270 per week About The Position Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Intensive Care Job Duration: 52 weeks Shift: Day - 3x12 - 7am - 7pm Guaranteed Hours: N/A Experience: Minimum of two years of ICU experience License: Current, full, active, and unrestrictive license to practice as a Registered Nurse in at least one U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association - Advanced Life Support (ALS) through the American Red Cross Must-Have: - Degree/Education: Graduate of an Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) - Ability to provide professional oversight for licensed practical nurses and unlicensed ancillary personnel Job Description: - Perform critical care duties, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-specific nursing care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions - Demonstrate thorough knowledge of interrelations of body systems in maintaining and restoring health - Provide labor-intensive care, including observing, assessing, and recording symptoms and progress, assisting physicians, administering medications, and completing admissions and discharges - Monitor and interpret data collected by licensed vocational nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel, communicating with medical staff as appropriate - Function as a patient advocate, developing and implementing patient and family education plans - Manage patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and procedures with a high risk for infection - Communicate pertinent information to charge nurses and physicians - Develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and families in proper care, and support the health improvement or maintenance efforts - Administer medications using the five rights and ensure compliance with nursing scope of practice - Anticipate potential life-threatening crises and initiate life-saving measures - Operate emergency equipment such as defibrillators, EKG machines, and cardiac monitors - May serve as a member of a Rapid Response Team or emergency code team - Assist with management and perform invasive procedures as per scope of practice - Perform a wide array of direct patient care procedures, including daily living assistance and hygiene support - Plan and implement care in collaboration with other healthcare providers - Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and participate in quality assurance and risk management - Engage in patient care conferences, discharge planning, and staff meetings as needed - Demonstrate the ability to manage interpersonal relationships and maintain composure in stressful situations - Perform duties in accordance with standard procedures, completing additional tasks as assigned 26143134EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS ACLS - AHA BLS BLS - AHA Core Competency PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care.

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