ICU | Registered Nurse | 14-Week Travel RN Contract – Olympia, WA

GHR Live!; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

GHR Live! is seeking a Travel ICU Registered Nurse for a 14-week contract in Olympia, WA. The unit combines ICU and PCU with night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), 36 hours per week, and self-scheduling with some weekend coverage.

This opportunity requires 2+ years ICU experience, WA RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and EPIC charting. Travel nurses may rotate to PCU or other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• RN license in Washington or eligible
• At least 2 years ICU experience
• Current BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications
• Telemetry competency assessment prior to start
• Ability to manage invasive lines and ventilators

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill adults in ICU/PCU in a collaborative setting
• Manage patients on multiple IV drips and ventilation
• Monitor arterial/central lines and cardiac rhythms
• Document accurately in the EMR and communicate with the team
• Float to medical-surgical or other units as staffing allows
• Support a team-oriented culture and patient safety

Skills

ICU nursing

Telemetry

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Float ICU/PCU

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

ICU | Registered Nurse | 14-Week Travel RN Contract – Olympia, WA

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit in Olympia, Washington

Join a collaborative critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Olympia, WA. This Washington travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse who is confident caring for complex adult patients and adaptable to a combined ICU/PCU environment. Olympia offers the appeal of Washington’s state capital, with easy access to scenic waterways, parks, trails, and the greater Puget Sound region.

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Contract Dates: November 30, 2026 through March 6, 2027
• Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Unit: Combined 10-bed ICU and 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 in the ICU and 1:4 in the PCU
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with manager balancing based on staffing needs; approximately two weekends per month may be required
• Orientation: Four hours with a clinical educator followed by three unit shifts
• Charting: EPIC experience preferred
• Additional Information: Travelers may be assigned to PCU-level patients when ICU census is low and may float in rotation to medical-surgical or other appropriate departments

Travel ICU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 2 years of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered based on clinical experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of the required telemetry competency assessment before the start date
• Experience with invasive line management, including CVP and arterial lines
• Proficiency with IV medication titration
• Knowledge of ventilator, tracheostomy, high-flow, and BiPAP management
• Ability to care for both ICU and PCU-level patients and float as needed
• Strong teamwork, communication, flexibility, and a positive, can-do attitude

Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill and progressive-care patients in a collaborative setting
• Care for patients with sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, gastrointestinal bleeding, substance-related conditions, suicidal ideation, COVID-19, stable stroke, stable traumatic brain injury, and complex surgical diagnoses
• Manage patients requiring multiple IV drips, mechanical ventilation, manual proning, temporary pacemakers, and post-cath monitoring
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, cardiac rhythms, and other critical-care equipment
• Care for post-procedure and surgical patients, including orthopedic, general surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, angiography, and pacemaker insertion patients
• Perform thorough assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, hospitalists, intensivists, telemetry technicians, nursing assistants, and other support staff
• Complete accurate documentation and medication administration in the electronic medical record
• Participate in unit-based floating to medical-surgical and other appropriate assignments while maintaining safe patient care
• Support a welcoming, team-oriented culture where every nurse is valued as an essential member of the care team

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.