Travel Critical Care Float

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

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• 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: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring 3 years of Level I trauma ICU experience and prior travel assignment history.

• Critical Care Float Pool role covering multiple ICU units within scope, including Neuro ICU, Surgical ICU, and Trauma ICU
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:30
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to all critical care units to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• No block scheduling accommodations available
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active WA RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BCLS, ACLS, and EKG Compliance Exam; NIHSS also required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of critical care experience required, with Level I Trauma Center experience
• Recent ICU experience within the last year required
• Neuro ICU experience required plus an additional ICU specialty (MICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or CVICU)
• Academic/teaching facility experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Required skills:
  
  ventilator management, IV starts, telemetry, and conscious sedation
• Must be proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; competency testing required
• Preferred skills: ICP monitoring and PA line management
• Epic EMR experience required

• Works in a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Trauma hospital
• Must submit RTO prior to facility submission; additional RTO will not be granted after an offer is made
• RTO cannot be accommodated during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 major holidays;
  Christmas RTO is not available
• References must be from a direct supervisor, not a charge RN
• Prior UW staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a travel RN
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no radius restriction
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Scrub requirement: any solid color scrubs; unit-provided light blue scrubs also available
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-768031. 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.