Travel ICU RN - $2,491 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Work in the ACU/CCU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 20 ACU beds and 11 CCU beds
• Patient population includes neuro/spine, pressor-dependent, and BiPAP patients requiring high FiO2 who may transition to ICU-level care
• Typical patient ratio of 2:1, sometimes 1:1 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts and ), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to ICU level or below throughout the hospital
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Skilled in managing chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring
• Experience with DKA, BiPAP, and High Flow therapy required
• Experience with post-TCAR and femoral endarterectomy patients required
• Arterial line experience required
• Impella and/or IABP experience preferred, with competency verification required on assignment

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for complex ICU-level and step-down patients
• Scrubs of any color accepted, provided they are professional
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.