Travel RN - ICU
Job in
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, 98417, USA
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
ICU Nurse, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 1+ year of ICU experience and WA or compact RN licensure.
Requirements- 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
- 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
- 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
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
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