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:
  
  01/25/2027
• 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:
  
  Jan 25, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour night shift float pool position requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

• Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/ACCs, CCUs, and ED holding within the facility
• Possible floating to a second hospital campus approximately 2.5 miles away, with advance notice
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 48 hours per week
• Schedule created in 3-week blocks, released 7-10 days in advance
• Every other weekend required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No self-scheduling and no guaranteed patterned schedule
• ICU patient ratio of 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio of 1:4; ED holding ratios based on patient acuity
• Cares for COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical patients including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, strokes, TBI, and post-cath patients
• CVICU patient types include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgery patients
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and general drain care, trach and chest tube management, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration
• Must complete and pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start

• Supported by charge nurse, hospitalist, respiratory therapist, and intensivist 24/7, with cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and Cardiac Short Stay
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day (12 hours) of unit orientation, and 1 day (12 hours) on like units
• Responsibilities include maintaining whiteboards, hourly rounding with documentation, and bedside report
• Saline flushes are treated as medication and must not be left at bedside or in scrub pockets
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Pain must be documented before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Scrubs may be any professional color
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers considered if they have strong ICU and previous float pool experience
• Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval

American Traveler Job  #P-771733. 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.