Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ellensburg, Washington.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) ICU/CCU
- Washington

American Consultants is looking for an ICU/CCU RN for a contract at a facility in Ellensburg, WA.

The Travel Registered Nurse (ICU/CCU) provides high-quality, patient-centered critical care to acutely ill and medically complex patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and/or Coronary Care Unit (CCU) settings. This role requires rapid clinical assessment, advanced critical care skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to new healthcare environments while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and evidence-based practices.

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and lab results
• Administer medications, titrate critical drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives), and manage IV therapies
• Operate and troubleshoot critical care equipment (ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors)
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including code situations and rapid response calls
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Provide patient and family education regarding conditions, treatments, and care plans
• Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and hospital policies
• Maintain flexibility and professionalism while adapting to new clinical settings and workflows

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (state or compact)
• Minimum of 1–2 years recent ICU and/or CCU experience
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• CCRN certification
• Experience with multiple EHR systems
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience with ventilator management, cardiac drips, and invasive lines

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges.

We are truly the healthcare people.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus