Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Critical Care Float Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/25/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Facility Location: Tacoma, WA Type: Level II Trauma Center, Level IV NICU Total Beds: 437 Unit Information Beds: Dependent on unit Minimum Experience Required: 1 year of ICU experience First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes, with strong ICU experience and previous float pool experience Patient Types and Common Diagnoses This is a Float Pool position where candidates will float within multiple units to care for ICU, PCU, CCU, and ED holding area patients.

Common patient types and diagnoses include: Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical: Sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, delirium tremens, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, pre/post catheterization patients, respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, gunshot wounds, stabbings, motor vehicle accidents, strokes, TBI, spinal surgeries, COVID-19.

CVICU: 24-hour post-CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgeries, post-arrest patients. Travelers are not expected to care for fresh post-CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA, or any complex devices such as ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol.

Patient Ratios ICU: 1:2 PCU/ACC/CCU: 1:4 ED Holding: Same ratios depending on level of care Required Licenses and Certifications BLS ACLS NIHSS Skills Required Cardiac rhythm interpretation Ventilator and BiPAP management Invasive line management Ostomy, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains IV medication titration EPIC electronic medical record experience required Department Support Charge Nurse 24/7 Hospitalist 24/7 Respiratory Therapy 24/7 Intensivist 24/7 On-call Cardiologist Phlebotomy Services Rapid Response/Code Team Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Record: EPIC (required)

IV Pump: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Floating Requirements The Float Pool RN will float to various units including Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Cardiac ICU, CCU (cardiac step-down), PCU/ACC, ED Holding, and potentially to other areas within the hospital. Floating to other facilities within the region may occur, though infrequently, with prior notice given to travelers.

Orientation Details NEO: 1 day 1 shift of unit orientation in ICU 1 shift of orientation on similar units Traveler telemetry competency exam to be completed as part of compliance before arrival Scheduling and Additional Information Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends Holiday Expectations: Approval for up to 5 days off Shift Times: 0700-1930 and 1900-0730 Schedule Cycle: Created in 3-week increments and shared 7-10 days prior to the start of the schedule No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule Scrub Color: Any solid professional Thrive Staffing Job ID 19434057. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. 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.