Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a float pool position in Washington. This role requires 1+ year of ICU experience and WA or compact RN licensure, with BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. The traveler will cover multiple ICUs and related units across the facility and occasional nearby hospital.

Expect 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and 3-week block scheduling. Strong telemetry and critical care skills are essential for patient care across diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Active WA state or compact RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required.
• Strong ICU and float pool background for first-time travelers.

Responsibilities

• Float pool coverage across ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED holding.
• Occasional floats to a nearby sister hospital with notice.
• Care for COVID, neuro, trauma, medical and surgical patients including sepsis and pneumonia.
• CVICU cases include post-op CABG and related surgeries.
• ICU patient ratios: 1:2; PCU/CCU 1:4; ED holding based on acuity.
• Epic charting in use; orientation provided.

Skills

ICU Experience

Float Pool

Telemetry

Cardiac Rhythm

Ventilation

BiPAP

Invasive Lines

Tracheostomy Care

Education

RN License WA or Compact

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 1+ year of ICU experience and WA or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Strong ICU and float pool experience required for first-time travelers to be considered
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain care, tracheostomy and chest tube care, lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration
• Must complete and pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start

Responsibilities

• Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED holding within the facility
• Occasional floating to a nearby sister hospital (~2.5 miles away) with advance notice
• Cares for patients with COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical conditions including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, strokes, TBI, and post-cath patients
• CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgeries
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices
• ICU patient ratio is 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio is 1:4; ED holding ratios based on patient acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, working every other weekend with occasional back-to-back weekends
• Schedules are built in 3-week blocks with no self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule
• Epic charting system used, experience required
• Supported by charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist coverage 24/7, with cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day of unit orientation, and 1 additional day on like units
• Responsibilities include maintaining whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report
• Must follow medication safety protocols including two-nurse verification for wasting controlled substances and proper pain medication documentation timing
• Scrubs of any professional color are permitted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval
• First-time travelers considered with strong ICU and float pool background

Benefits

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