“`html ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Location Puyallup, WA Unit Information This is a Level III Trauma Center with a mix of approximately 15 ICU beds and 40 Progressive Care Unit (PCU) beds. The ICU is a high-acuity adaptable Medical Surgical unit, designated as the COVID unit for the health system. The facility currently has a combination of COVID ICU patients and Medical ICU patients throughout the unit. Patient Types Travelers Can Expect to Care For: • Respiratory Failure • GI Bleeds • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) • Sepsis • Complicated Post-operative Patients • Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA) • Post-Arrest Cases • Withdrawal from Alcohol (ETOH) • Intravenous Drug Abuse (IVDA) Patients Not Intended for Care: • Hypothermia Treatment • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) • Advanced Therapies like CRRT, Arctic Sun, Rotoprone Required Skills • Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation • Management of Ventilators, Tracheostomies, and BiPAP • Invasive Line Management • Care for Ostomies, General Drains, Chest Tubes, and Lumbar Drains • IV Medication Titration Patient Ratios • ICU: 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity • PCU: 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity Floating Regular floating is expected; staff may also care for PCU and lower acuity patients. Support on Unit • 4 Patient Care Assistants (CNA with specialized certification) • Free Charge RN & Free Flex RN to assist with breaks • Health Unit Coordinator available 24/7 • Centralized Telemetry Monitoring • Available RN, RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist on site 24/7 • ICU-specific Pharmacist on the floor from 0700-2200 • IV Therapy Support • Clinical Coach (Educator) Certifications Required • ACLS • BLS • NIHSS • CCRN (preferred) Charting System & Equipment • EPIC • Alaris (IV Pumps) • Pyxis (Medication Dispensing) • Phillips Monitors • Hill-Rom Beds Scheduling The facility offers a flexible scheduling approach, with a focus on block scheduling for night shifts when possible. Staffing may include working 6 consecutive days, and schedules are provided three weeks in advance with notifications sent 10 days prior to the start of a new schedule. Weekend shifts will vary depending on unit needs, and overtime opportunities may be available if shifts are posted. Shift Times • Day Shift: 0700-1930 • Night Shift: 1900-0730 Holiday Schedule Holidays will be assigned based on the needs of the unit. “`