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Original Job Details

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This ICU travel nurse job in Tacoma, Washington, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Tacoma General Hospital. This role follows a Nights shift with a 4x12 schedule.

As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: ICU
  • Facility: Tacoma General Hospital
  • Location: Tacoma, WA 98405
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (4x12)
  • Job Number: 880270

Responsibilities

  • Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
  • Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
  • Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

Travel ICU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Washington and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Tacoma, WA

What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Can I start this Washington assignment on my multistate license?
Yes—Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact member, so an active multistate RN license covers this assignment. Nurses applying for a Washington license by endorsement get a useful bridge: once every other requirement is complete, the Board may issue a temporary practice permit while the FBI background check is still pending. For official licensing information, see Washington Nursing License Requirements.

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Commencement Bay fronts Tacoma, WA beneath Mount Rainier's enormous profile, the South Sound's anchor city and a hospital market deep enough to keep emergency, intensive care, and telemetry assignments posting through the year. Point Defiance spreads its old-growth forest, zoo, gardens, and ferry docks across one enormous peninsula park. The Museum of Glass and its pedestrian bridge of blown art anchor the city's rebuilt downtown waterfront district. Most travelers find housing well below Seattle by a meaningful margin, the gritty-turned-artsy draw that keeps travelers choosing the south end. The Proctor and Sixth Avenue districts carry the restaurant evenings with real neighborhood character. Seattle is about forty minutes north, and Rainier's trailheads wait about ninety minutes southeast.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.