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Travel RN - ICU

Job in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, 98329, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 135000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 135000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring an ICU/PCU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring WA or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Requirements
  • Active WA state or compact RN license required
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
  • Team-oriented mindset with a flexible approach to unit needs
  • Comfortable titrating high-acuity ICU medications
  • Driver's license copy required for consideration
  • Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Responsibilities
  • Acute care ICU/PCU unit with 16 beds
  • Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1 for ICU level care and 3:1 for PCU level care
  • Patient population includes ARDS, COVID, sepsis, TNK strokes, and ETOH withdrawal
  • RNs required to titrate drips including Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, and Dobutamine
  • CNAs on unit at a 1:16 ratio providing primary care support without taking reports
  • 24/7 in-house Respiratory Therapy coverage with full ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
  • 24/7 tele/monitor tech coverage using Phillips monitors
  • Hospitalist in house 24/7 and Intensivist coverage with virtual ICU support overnight
  • Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
  • Weekend requirements based on unit needs
  • Some holiday coverage required
  • No on-call requirement, though low census per protocol may apply
  • May float to med-surg at 5:1 ratio or to an ICU/PCU unit at a sister facility
  • EPIC EMR used; candidates without EPIC experience must pass a SPHINX assessment
  • Provide primary nursing care to critically ill ICU and PCU patients
  • Charge nurse runs code blue response and does not take a patient assignment
  • Unit makes every effort to staff a break nurse for all RN staff
  • Team-based scheduling is used; block requests are considered but not guaranteed
  • Navy scrub color required per dress code
  • Unit-specific orientation includes 12 hours with one shift at the sister facility
  • CCRT certification not currently required but may become a future requirement
  • Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
  • Candidates who were previously employed full time, part time, or PRN directly by the health system within the past year are not eligible
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-772873

Open Positions: 1

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