Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,323 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 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 12-hour night shift float pool position requiring WA or compact RN license and ICU/PCU/MS experience. Details 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 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 Additional Information 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 American Traveler Job ID P-769319. 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.