Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Per diem/subsidy

LA traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an ICU/PCU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment in Washington. WA state or compact RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and a minimum of 2 years ICU experience are required.

The role features high-acuity patient care, 12-hour night shifts, and potential cross-unit duties with EPIC EMR on site. Housing allowance and licensure/travel reimbursements are included.

Qualifications

• WA state or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
• Team-oriented mindset with flexible approach to unit needs
• Comfortable titrating high-acuity ICU medications
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references: one supervisor (last 12 months) and one peer/supervisor (last 3 years) with dates and rehire eligibility
• EPIC EMR experience preferred or must pass SPHINX assessment

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU/PCU unit with 16 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 2:1 ICU, 3:1 PCU
• Titrate drips (Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine)
• CNAs on unit at 1:16 ratio providing support
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and ventilator/CPAP/BiPAP coverage
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts; weekend coverage as needed
• May float to med-surg at 5:1 or ICU/PCU at sister facility
• EPIC EMR used; SPHINX assessment if no EMR experience
• Provide primary nursing care to critically ill ICU/PCU patients
• Unit staffing aims to provide a break nurse for all RN staff
• Navy scrub color required; unit orientation includes 12 hours at sister facility

Skills

ICU nursing

Teamwork

Medication titration

Licensing compliance

References required

Driver's license copy

EPIC EMR

Tools

EPIC EMR

SPHINX assessment

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU/PCU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring WA or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Team-oriented mindset with a flexible approach to unit needs
• Comfortable titrating high-acuity ICU medications
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care ICU/PCU unit with 16 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 2:1 for ICU level care and 3:1 for PCU level care
• Patient population includes ARDS, COVID, sepsis, TNK strokes, and ETOH withdrawal
• RNs required to titrate drips including Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dopamine, and Dobutamine
• CNAs on unit at a 1:16 ratio providing primary care support without taking reports
• 24/7 in-house Respiratory Therapy coverage with full ventilator, CPAP, and BiPAP equipment
• 24/7 tele/monitor tech coverage using Phillips monitors
• Hospitalist in house 24/7 and Intensivist coverage with virtual ICU support overnight
• Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts
• Weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Some holiday coverage required
• No on-call requirement, though low census per protocol may apply
• May float to med-surg at 5:1 ratio or to an ICU/PCU unit at a sister facility
• EPIC EMR used; candidates without EPIC experience must pass a SPHINX assessment
• Provide primary nursing care to critically ill ICU and PCU patients
• Charge nurse runs code blue response and does not take a patient assignment
• Unit makes every effort to staff a break nurse for all RN staff
• Team-based scheduling is used; block requests are considered but not guaranteed
• Navy scrub color required per dress code
• Unit-specific orientation includes 12 hours with one shift at the sister facility
• CCRT certification not currently required but may become a future requirement
• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Candidates who were previously employed full time, part time, or PRN directly by the health system within the past year are not eligible

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-772873

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