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 Tacoma, Washington.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 1+ year of ICU experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

• Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED holding within the facility
• Occasional floating to a nearby sister hospital (~2.5 miles away) with advance notice
• Cares for patients with COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical conditions including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, strokes, TBI, and post-cath patients
• CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgeries
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices
• ICU patient ratio is 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio is 1:4; ED holding ratios based on patient acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, working every other weekend with occasional back-to-back weekends
• Schedules are built in 3-week blocks with no self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule
• Epic charting system used, experience required

• Active WA state or compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Strong ICU and float pool experience required for first-time travelers to be considered
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain care, tracheostomy and chest tube care, lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration
• Must complete and pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start

• Supported by charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist coverage 24/7, with cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day of unit orientation, and 1 additional day on like units
• Responsibilities include maintaining whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report
• Must follow medication safety protocols including two-nurse verification for wasting controlled substances and proper pain medication documentation timing
• Scrubs of any professional color are permitted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval
• First-time travelers considered with strong ICU and float pool background

American Traveler Job  #P-758876. 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.