Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

High Pay and Bonuses

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour night shift float pool in Washington. Active WA or compact RN license required with ICU/PCU/MS experience.

BLS, NIHSS, and ACLS as needed; EPIC EMR experience essential. The role covers ED Holding and multiple units with a focus on critical care and patient education. Float pool duties involve adapting to varied diagnoses in a fast-paced environment, maintaining safety, and collaborating with RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist

Qualifications

• Active WA or compact RN license required.
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required for all units; ACLS for ICU/PCU.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience; PCU/PCU ER hold experience; 2 years MS experience.
• EPIC EMR experience required; traveler telemetry competency essential.
• Strong communication and patient teaching abilities.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required.
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required.

Responsibilities

• Float pool ICU/ED coverage with 12-hour night shifts in a Level III Trauma Center.
• Work primarily in the ED Holding unit; provide care across ICU, PCU, CCU, MS, and Rehab units.
• Maintain patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, MS 1:5; assist with rapid patient turnover.
• Operate EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, and Pyxis; participate in ACLS transport when needed.
• First-time travelers welcome; two days orientation plus unit onboarding.
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, post‑op complications, CVAs, CHF, COPD, oncology, ortho, stroke, TBI, and multi‑trauma cases.
• ICU higher level therapies include Rotoprone, manual prone, hypothermia protocol, CRRT, and TPA (no craniotomies, major trauma, or major cardiothoracic).
• PCU skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, trachs, and IV titration of medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and non‑DKA insulin.
• Potential ACLS transport responsibilities throughout the hospital including ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, and Cath Lab.
• After 2300 on night shift, ACLS RN transitions to support ED Holds with breaks and medication administration.
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing.
• Scheduled for 12‑hour night shifts totaling 36 hours per week.
• Floating required within scope of practice, potentially for partial shifts.
• RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist support available 24/7.
• Tech support ratios vary by unit: ICU 1:14, PCU 1:10, MS 1:8-10.
• Primary assignment will be in the ED Holding unit per nurse manager direction.
• Role requires flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast‑paced environment.
• Will encounter isolation and non‑ambulatory patients.
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation (login access, modules) and 1 day on the assigned unit.
• Scrubs may be any color except camo and must look professional.
• Phones are not permitted on the unit; breaks are required.
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Clinical interview required for consideration.

Skills

WA RN License

BLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

ACLS Certification

ICU Experience

PCU Experience

MS Experience

Telemetry Competency

Strong Communication

Education

WA RN license or compact

BLS certificate

NIHSS certification

ACLS certificate

Tools

EPIC EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Pyxis medication dispensing

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour night shift float pool position requiring WA or compact RN license and ICU/PCU/MS experience.

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required for all units; ACLS additionally required for ICU and PCU
• 2 years of ICU experience required for ICU assignments
• 2 years of PCU experience required for PCU/PCU ER hold assignments
• 2 years of acute care experience required for MS assignments
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required
• Strong communication and patient teaching/education skills required

Responsibilities

• Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds
• Nursing Float Pool position working primarily in the ED Holding unit with mixed diagnoses
• Also covers ICU (14 beds), PCU (40 beds, 18-bed Obs overflow to 27), CCU (30 beds), Medical (89 beds), Surgical (55 beds), Flex Unit (9 beds), and Inpatient Rehab (47 beds)
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU/CCU 1:4, Medical/Surgical 1:5, Rehab 2:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech)
• ED Holding ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MS 1:5 (ICU/PCU nurses floated to MS assignments at 1:5)
• Patient population includes respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, post‑op complications, CVAs, CHF, COPD, oncology, ortho, stroke, TBI, and multi‑trauma cases
• ICU higher level therapies include Rotoprone, manual prone, hypothermia protocol, CRRT, and TPA (no craniotomies, major trauma, or major cardiothoracic)
• PCU skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, trachs, and IV titration of medications such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and non‑DKA insulin
• Potential ACLS transport responsibilities throughout the hospital including ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, and Cath Lab
• After 2300 on night shift, ACLS RN transitions to support ED Holds with breaks and medication administration
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Scheduled for 12‑hour night shifts totaling 36 hours per week
• Floating required within scope of practice, potentially for partial shifts
• RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist support available 24/7
• Tech support ratios vary by unit: ICU 1:14, PCU 1:10, MS 1:8-10
• Primary assignment will be in the ED Holding unit per nurse manager direction
• Role requires flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast‑paced environment
• Will encounter isolation and non‑ambulatory patients
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation (login access, modules) and 1 day on the assigned unit
• Scrubs may be any color except camo and must look professional
• Phones are not permitted on the unit; breaks are required
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Clinical interview required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs