Registered Nurse - ICU

Overview

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking experienced Registered Nurse (RN) candidates to provide high-quality, comprehensive nursing care within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). 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.

• Duty Location: Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA 98431. No Telework allowed.
• Duty Hours:

  • Day Shift Duty Hours: 0700 - 1930; 0700 – 1730; 0700-1530; 0900-1930, 1100-1930; 0600-1630; 0900-1730; 0900-2130; 1100-2130;1200-2030; 0800-1630; 0830-1700; 0900-1730; 0930-1800; 1030-1900; 0530-1800

  • Evening Shift Duty Hours: 1100-2330; 1500-2330; 1500-0330; 1000-2230; 1200-0030;1500-0330; 1300-2330; 1300-2130; 1700-2330  

  • Night Shift Duty Hours: 1900-0330; 1900-0730; 2300-0730; 2100-0730  

  • 4-hour shifts may be implemented into the duty hours if needed by the unit. 

Essential Functions and Job 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.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizen

• 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

• ACLS

• License

• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Registered Nurse in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Physical Demands

• Must pass TB Test
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Contract workers shall maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance IAW the policy at the place of performance.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To ensure fair and consistent consideration of all applicants, all candidates must submit a formal application through Planned Systems International's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), iCIMS. Resumes submitted via email, social media, referrals, recruiting events, or other means will not be considered an official application and must be accompanied by a completed online application in the ATS before a candidate can be considered for employment. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, or to receive an update regarding the status of your application, please contact Talent Acquisition by emailing [email protected], or by dialing 703-575-8400.