Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,418 per week

American Traveler; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Day 1

401(k) match

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Travel/Licensure reimbursements

Per diem subsidies

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN in Tacoma, WA for an ICU float pool assignment. Expect 36 hours weekly, nights, with a 12‑hour shift and a weekend rotation.

Required: WA RN license, 1+ year ICU experience, and Epic EMR proficiency; Telemetry competency exam must be passed before starting. Travel and licensure reimbursements are offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active WA RN license (in hand or pending with proof of application).
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.
• Epic EMR experience is mandatory.
• Telemetry competency exam must be completed prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU float pool covering ICU, PCU/CCU, and ED holding units.
• Care for neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, cardiac, and COVID patients.
• Manage patients with sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, CHF, respiratory compromise, trauma, strokes, and post‑op cardiovascular surgeries.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU/CCU.
• May float to nearby Allenmore Hospital if needed.
• Night shifts are 12 hours with every other weekend required.

Skills

ICU RN

Epic experience

Float pool

First traveler

Education

WA RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool assignment requiring Epic experience and the ability to float to nearby locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ICU float pool covering all ICU, PCU/CCU, and ED holding units
• Patient populations include neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, cardiac, and COVID patients
• Care for patients with conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, CHF, respiratory compromise, trauma, strokes, and post-op cardiovascular surgeries
• ICU nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio is 1:4
• May float to Allenmore Hospital 2.5 miles away if needed
• Night shifts, 12 hours each, with every other weekend required
• No self-scheduling and rare back-to-back weekends
• Epic EMR experience is mandatory
• Support provided by a charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist 24/7, with a cardiologist on call for cardiac units
• Orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation and one day of unit orientation, plus a day on similar units
• Responsibilities include filling out whiteboards, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, and proper medication handling and documentation
• Must wear professional scrubs in any color
• Free parking is available within designated areas
• Strict protocols for medication safety, including two-nurse verification for wasting and timely pain documentation
• Approval required from management for more than five days off
• Breaks are required during shifts

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license is required (in hand or pending with proof of application)
• Minimum one year of recent ICU experience
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Strong ICU and previous float pool experience required, especially for first-time travelers
• Completion and passing of telemetry competency exam prior to start
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain management, tracheostomy and chest tube care, IV medication titration
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-646255. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

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.