Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  14 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: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour night shift assignment at a Level III Trauma Center, requiring at least one year of strong ICU experience.

• High acuity adaptable Medical Surgical ICU with 15 ICU beds and approximately 40 PCU beds
• Unit serves as the designated COVID unit for the health system, with a mix of COVID and Medical ICU patients
• All 40 rooms capable of negative airflow
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-op patients, CVAs, post-arrest, ETOH, and IVDA cases
• Higher level therapies used include Rotoprone, manual prone, hypothermia protocol, CRRT, and TPA
• Does not care for craniotomies, major traumas, major cardiothoracic, flap surgeries, or Level 6 patients requiring ECMO or Arctic Sun
• Balloon pump patients are managed in CVICU
• ICU patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity; PCU ratios are 1:3 or 1:4
• May receive split assignments of COVID and non-COVID patients
• Regular floating required to ED Holding, 2 River Observation, PCU, CCU, and CVICU
• 12-hour night shift schedule ), 36 hours per week
• Unit attempts block scheduling for night shift but does not guarantee it, with ability to work up to 6 shifts in a row
• Schedule provided three weeks in advance, typically about 10 days prior to start
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Holiday scheduling based on unit needs
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, and Hill-Rom beds

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum one year of strong ICU experience required, two years preferred
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent/trach and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain care, chest tube and lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration
• COVID vaccination required

• Provide direct patient care to high acuity ICU and PCU patients, including COVID and Medical ICU cases
• Strong unit support includes PtCA's for EKGs, glucose checks, and line removal, Charge and Flex RNs, 24/7 Health Unit Coordinator, centralized telemetry monitoring, on-site STAT RN, RT, hospitalist, and intensivist, dedicated ICU pharmacist, IV therapy team, and a clinical coach/educator
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Level III Trauma Center setting with 375 licensed beds

American Traveler Job  #P-772186. 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.