Thrive Staffing

Travel ICU RN - $2,281 per week

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Washington
Temporary
Intensive Care/ICU Nurse

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: ADZ-US-5951299860


Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information Location: Olympia, WA Unit: Combined ICU/PCU Unit ICU: 10 Beds (Average census of ICU patients is around 5)

PCU: 22 Beds (ICU nurses will care for PCU patients; please note that the majority of the contract may involve caring for PCU level patients) Travelers may float to other departments, which includes Medsurg, ER, and occasionally Mother-Baby (for post GYN surgical patients only)

Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting First-time travelers may be considered based on experience If applying for Charge Nurse position, applicants must have extensive experience Patient Types Common Conditions: Sepsis, Pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI Bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, Psych, COVID Neuro Conditions: Stable CVA (no interventions), TBI (stable)

Cardiac: Pacemakers, Angiograms, Post Cath (TR Bands Radial and Femoral), Fem-Pop Bypass Surgical Patients: Ortho and General Surgery Specific Procedures: Manual Proning, Temporary Pacemakers No open heart surgeries, neuro interventions, or CRRT treatments COVID-19 Protocol and PPE Census includes COVID patients at various levels of care (PCU, Med/Surg, ICU) The staffing ratio is 1:3 for PCU or Med/Surg, which may increase to 1:4 during peak periods Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 PCU: 1:4 Required Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS Skills Required Strong peripheral IV skills (preferred) Cardiac rhythm interpretation Management of invasive lines (CVP, A-lines) IV medication titration Knowledge of ventilation, trach, and high-flow BiPap management (RT manages these devices)

Support on the Unit CNA: 1:12 ratio Charge Nurse: Freely floating but will take a partial patient assignment Phlebotomy staff available for peripheral draws; RNs may assist if needed Centralized monitoring with Tele tech available 24/7 RT and Hospitalist in-house 24/7 Intensivists available on-call 24/7 Charting System and Equipment EMR: EPIC (preferred)

IV Pumps: ICU Medical Plum Duo and Plum Single Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Unit Equipment: Philips monitors Floating Policy Travelers will float in rotation with the unit, including to MedSurg Taking an assignment in the PCU is not considered floating Orientation 4 hours with clinical educator (includes badge, login info, unit tour, policies/procedures) Three shifts on the unit for practical training Telemetry competency is required and must be passed prior to starting Scheduling Self-scheduling with management balancing staffing needs Expected to work 2 weekends each month (may vary based on staffing) Scheduling is provided Thrive Staffing Job ID 19433981. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.