Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICUAmerican TravelerTacoma, Washington, United StatesPosition ID: P-758877Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-12-14T00:00:00.000Z$2,323.04/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position requiring 1 year of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units.DetailsFloat pool position covering ICU, PCU/CCU, CVICU, and ED holding areas within the hospitalCares for critical care patients including COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, and CVICU post-op cases (CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgeries)Does not manage fresh CABG/TAVR patients, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or devices such as ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocolPatient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU/ACC/CCU, with ER holding ratios based on level of careRequires Epic EMR experience12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, scheduled every other weekend with occasional back-to-back weekendsSchedules are created in 3-week blocks and provided 7-10 days in advance with no self-schedulingFloats to Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED Holding, Med Surg units, and surge areas as neededMay occasionally float to a nearby sister hospital approximately 2.5 miles away with advance notice24/7 support available from Hospitalist, RT, and Intensivist, with Cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and Cardiac Short StayRequirementsActive WA state or compact RN license requiredCurrent BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications requiredMinimum 1 year of ICU experience requiredStrong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titrationEpic charting experience requiredMust complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to startAdditional InformationResponsible for hourly rounding, whiteboard documentation, and bedside shift reportMust document pain assessments before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepinesSaline flushes are considered medication and must not be left at bedside or in scrub pocketsMedications must not be left in an unlocked cartProfessional scrubs of any color are acceptableFree parking available in designated areasOrientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day (12 hours) of ICU unit orientation, and 1 day (12 hours) on like unitsTime off requests beyond 5 days require manager approvalFirst-time travelers with strong ICU and float pool experience will be considered