Travel ICU RN Float Pool

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, requiring WA or compact RN licensure and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting ED Holding, with coverage across GSH 1 Dally and River North/South teams
• ED Holding unit handles mixed diagnosis patients with ratios of ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, and MS 1:5
• Floating required within scope of practice to units including ICU, PCU, CCU, Medical, Surgical, Flex, and Rehab
• ICU patient population includes respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-op patients, CVA's, and post-arrest cases
• Higher level ICU therapies include Rotoprone, manual prone positioning, hypothermia protocol, CRRT, and TPA
• No craniotomies, major traumas, or major cardiothoracic patients accepted in ICU
• PCU patient population includes respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, CHF, COPD, and pneumonia
• Med-Surg units cover oncology, ortho, and palliative patients with diagnoses including post-op, COPD, CHF, sepsis, DVT, and AKI
• Rehab unit cares for neuro patients including stroke, spinal cord injury, and TBI, with ventilator and trach patients on the unit
• 12-hour day shifts scheduled with varying weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Schedules provided three weeks at a time, issued approximately 10 days prior to start of schedule
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and NIHSS certification required for all units; ACLS additionally required for ICU and PCU assignments
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required for ICU assignments
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required for PCU and PCU ER hold assignments
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required for Medical-Surgical assignments
• ICU skills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, and trach care
• PCU skills required include cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tube management, and IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin)
• Med-Surg skills required include IV management, PCAs, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and IV antibiotics
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required

• Support staff include techs, RT, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit
• No holiday requests, self-scheduling, or on-call shifts required
• Time off requests up to 5 days may be approved; additional days require manager approval and must be added to the end of the assignment
• Must check in with staffing office each shift to receive unit assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-771041. 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.