Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MICU RN)

Location

• City: Seattle, Washington
• Facility: UW Medical Center
• Hospital System: UW Medical Center MSP

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: April 21

Position Overview

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) RN
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes, but strong preference for candidates with previous travel experience
• Weekend Requirements: Yes (unless otherwise stated in the schedule)
• Floating: Yes, within the hospital but not to sister hospitals
• Local Candidates Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• RTO Restrictions: 1 Week Max

Patient Population

• The unit cares for medical and oncology ICU patients, including those with:

  • Adult respiratory distress syndrome
  • Multi-system organ failure
  • Septic shock
  • GI bleeding
  • Complicated pregnancy
  • Oncology
  • Renal failure
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Focus on family-centered care and patients in all phases of their transplant needs.

Required Certifications

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS: Basic Life Support
• Additional Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing
• Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam

Health Requirements

• Fit Mask Testing: Required within specified timeframes
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • TB testing (various options available)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or vaccination)
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (vaccination or titer)
  • Varicella (vaccination or titer)
  • Flu vaccination documentation during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination tracking (not required but recommended)

Background Check

• A 7-year criminal background check is required within 45 days of start.

Additional Information

• Facility Type: Magnet, Teaching Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 637
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any color (scrubs provided for OR personnel)

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to gain experience in a high-acuity environment while providing critical care to a diverse patient population.