ICU RN Job in Lakewood, WA

St Clare Hospital is seeking an RN for a 91-day travel assignment in our 10-bed Intensive Care Unit in Lakewood, WA. You will work three 12-hour night shifts per week at $2,507 weekly pay.

Role Overview

You will provide direct patient care in a general medical ICU with some surgical cases. This unit maintains a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio with a charge nurse present every shift. You will work alongside in-house respiratory therapy available 24/7 and an in-house intensivist during the day, with virtual ICU support at night.

Shift Details

• Work 12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM or 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (set by manager)
• Every other weekend requirement with reasonable time-off requests accepted
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff
• No call or standby requirement

Clinical Responsibilities

• Titrate critical drips including sedation, paralytics to train of four, and vasoactive medications
• Manage patients on CPAP, BiPAP, mechanical ventilation, and all oxygen delivery modes
• Verify centralized monitoring strips
• Provide primary care with no nurse aides on the unit
• Float to PCU, Med Surg, or ER for holds only (maximum 1:4 ratio)
• May float to other Region II facilities with an additional $20/hour differential

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with critical drips and vasoactive medications
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Orientation

Your orientation includes meeting with the unit educator and one full shift of orientation. EPIC testing out is available if you are already proficient with the system.

Facility Essentials

Professional scrubs of any color are required. This assignment offers the stability of a charge nurse-led unit with dedicated respiratory support and clear protocols for managing complex critical care patients.