Travel ICU RN — Float Pool Across Multi‑Unit Critical Care

American Traveler; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Free CEUs

Free parking

Weekly payroll

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position in Tacoma, WA. This role requires 1 year of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units in a hospital setting.

You will work 12-hour day shifts (36 hours weekly), every other weekend, with 3-week blocks scheduled in advance. Epic EMR experience is required and a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam must be completed before start.

Qualifications

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration
• Epic charting experience required
• Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering ICU, PCU/CCU, CVICU, and ED holding areas within the hospital
• Cares for critical care patients including COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, and CVICU post‑op cases
• Does not manage fresh CABG/TAVR patients, EVDs, post‑TPA patients, or devices such as ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol
• Patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU/ACC/CCU, with ER holding ratios based on level of care
• Requires Epic EMR experience
• 12‑hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, scheduled every other weekend with occasional back‑to‑back weekends
• Schedules are created in 3‑week blocks and provided 7‑10 days in advance with no self‑scheduling
• Floats to Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED Holding, Med Surg units, and surge areas as needed
• May occasionally float to a nearby sister hospital approximately 2.5 miles away with advance notice
• 24/7 support available from Hospitalist, RT, and Intensivist, with Cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and Cardiac Short Stay
• Responsible for hourly rounding, whiteboard documentation, and bedside shift report
• Must document pain assessments before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Two‑nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Saline flushes are considered medication and must not be left at bedside or in scrub pockets
• Medications must not be left in an unlocked cart
• Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day (12 hours) of ICU unit orientation, and 1 day (12 hours) on like units
• Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval
• First‑time travelers with strong ICU and float pool experience will be considered

Skills

ICU experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Vent/BiPAP management

Invasive line care

Ostomy care

Tracheostomy care

Chest tubes

Lumbar drains

IV med titration

Epic EMR

Telemetry

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position in Tacoma, WA. This role requires 1 year of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units in a hospital setting.

You will work 12-hour day shifts (36 hours weekly), every other weekend, with 3-week blocks scheduled in advance. Epic EMR experience is required and a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam must be completed before start.