Travel ICU RN - $2,434 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 21 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 21 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 12-hour night shift position requiring at least one completed travel assignment and mixed ICU/Tele patient care experience.

Details

• Work in the ACU/CCU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 11 ICU beds
• Care for a mixed patient population including CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, CVA overflow, and post-cath patients
• Manage patients on drips such as diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin
• Monitor femoral arterial sheaths and TR bands, though travelers will not pull sheaths
• Perform chest tube management, wound vac care, and dressing changes
• Care for some surgical patients including vascular, abdominal, and GI cases
• Unit regularly sees both ICU and Tele level patients
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0730 and 0700-1930)
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to ICU level or below throughout the hospital

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience with chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and monitoring femoral arterial sheaths required
• Art line, Impella, and/or IABP experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to a combined ICU and telemedicine patient population
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable as long as they are professional in appearance
• Candidates must have completed at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-737705. 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.