About this opportunity
Amergis Healthcare Staffing lists this Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in fort lewis, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurse (RN) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These positions will support the care of patients with complex medical and surgical conditions and require nurses who are comfortable managing high-acuity patients and providing care across a wide range of ages and clinical needs.
This role requires a dependable nursing professional who can meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. The ideal candidate will bring recent registered nursing experience in a primary care or occupational medicine setting, a current unrestricted RN license, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to supporting mission readiness and high-quality care for service members and eligible patient populations.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Registered Nurse in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Degree/Education: Minimum of Associate’s degree in nursing. The school must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For education outside the United States, only the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing School reports are accepted (CGFNS), for overseas degree verification
BLS (American Heart Association)
ACL S (American Heart Association)
Additional Requirements: Must pass TB Test
Subject to a background/security investigation
Willingness to comply with vaccination requirements.
Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-specific critical care for patients across all age groups
Care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-support equipment
Monitor and interpret patient data and communicate significant findings to physicians and other medical staff
Develop and manage individualized nursing care plans and accurately document patient care, assessments, treatments, and progress
Administer medications using the Five Rights and provide prescribed treatments through appropriate routes
Manage patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and vasopressor titration, as well as equipment such as arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, EVDs, feeding tubes, and mechanical ventilation
Assist with or perform advanced/invasive procedures within scope of practice, including arterial punctures, pulmonary artery catheter procedures, balloon pump management, temporary pacemakers, and intubations
Recognize life-threatening conditions and initiate lifesaving measures when a physician is unavailable
Operate emergency equipment, including defibrillators, EKG machines, and cardiac monitors, and participate in Rapid Response, resuscitation, or emergency code teams as required
Provide patient and family education and serve as a patient advocate
Provide direct patient care, including positioning, lifting, transporting, hygiene, feeding, and other supportive care
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers and participate in patient-care conferences and discharge planning
Follow infection-control, safety, quality assurance, and risk-management requirements
Assist with appropriate procedures involving tissue/skin banks and organ donation
Help manage staffing resources and redistribute personnel based on changing patient-care needs
Maintain professionalism, composure, and effective communication when dealing with patients, families, and difficult or stressful situations
Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies such as cardiac/respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, severe trauma, and psychiatric emergencies
In addition to Amergis’ standard benefits package, we are offering the following:
Up to 2 weeks paid time off
Up to 56 hours paid sick leave
11 paid federal holidays
Hourly base rate plus an additional $5.42/hour up to 40 hours per week
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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