Critical Care Float RN — ICU/ED Coverage | Hiring Bonus

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 63,066 - 114,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus available

Relocation assistance available

Union position (CBA applies)

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a Critical Care Float role. This full-time daytime-swing position will provide care across ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU, bringing expertise where needed most.

You will need a current RN license, 2+ years in ICU/ED/Stepdown, BLS on hire, ACLS within 6 months, and NIHSS certification soon after start. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required).
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in ICU, ED, or Stepdown.
• Current RN license active in state of practice.
• BLS required on hire; ACLS within 6 months; NIH Stroke Scale certification (NIHSS) within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, professional nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Document care and maintain compliance with clinical standards.
• Delegate and coordinate care within the care team.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic Health Records

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for a Critical Care Float role. This full-time daytime-swing position will provide care across ICU, ED, CVU, and PACU, bringing expertise where needed most.

You will need a current RN license, 2+ years in ICU/ED/Stepdown, BLS on hire, ACLS within 6 months, and NIHSS certification soon after start. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and patient- and family-centered care.