Travel ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring critical care drip titration skills and WA or compact RN licensure.

• 10-bed ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Primarily general medical ICU patients with some surgical cases
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Uses EPIC EMR, with ability to test out of orientation for experienced users
• Night shift schedule, 7:00pm-7:30am, with every other weekend required
• Charge nurse present on every shift
• No nursing aides on this primary care unit
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist during the day with virtual ICU intensivist coverage at night
• RT in-house 24/7 with CPAP, BiPAP, vents, and all oxygen delivery modes available
• Centralized telemetry monitoring with nurses verifying strips
• No call or standby requirements
• Primary assignment to one facility with floating required throughout the region's hospital network as needed
• May float to PCU, Med Surg, or ER for patient holds only, with a max ratio of 1:4

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience titrating critical drips including sedation, paralytics (train of
  4), and vasoactive medications required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• Provide direct bedside critical care nursing to general medical and surgical ICU patients
• Titrate and manage critical drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and other titratable infusions
• Verify telemetry strips under a centralized monitoring system
• Collaborate with in-house and virtual intensivists and 24/7 in-house respiratory therapy
• Unit orientation includes meeting with the unit educator followed by one full shift of orientation
• Any color of professional scrubs permitted
• Rotate holiday coverage with permanent staff
• Reasonable requests for time off are accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-775957. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.