Travel CVICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 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: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and trauma or surgical ICU background.

• Care for Cardiac ICU patients and overflow from MICU, Trauma ICU, and Neuro ICU with a cardiology focus
• Unit ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend required, with flexibility expected for unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to other ICUs and boarder areas should be expected
• Epic charting system required
• 23 staffed beds on the unit

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• CCRN, TNCC, and additional NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years critical care experience required
• Trauma and/or surgical ICU experience required (CVICU or Medical ICU only experience not accepted)
• At least 1 year experience in a 500+ bed Level I trauma facility required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administering continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol, and post-neurosurgery/TBI management preferred
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and GI surgery care preferred
• Two supervisory references required at submission (charge RN references not accepted)

• Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity cardiac ICU patients with potential overflow assignments to other ICUs
• Works within a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level I Trauma facility
• Preference given to candidates with experience in high-volume, high-acuity, teaching, and trauma facilities
• Manager prefers to avoid travel pairs on assignment
• Scrubs must be solid blue, either facility-provided or candidate's own
• RTO limited to no more than 6 days and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Prior UW staff must have 18 months of separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers not accepted for this role
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

American Traveler Job  #P-781005. 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.