Travel ICU RN - $2,176 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a high-acuity, COVID-designated unit requiring at least one year of ICU experience and WA/compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 15-bed ICU with approximately 40 PCU beds in a Level III Trauma Center hospital
• High acuity adaptable medical-surgical ICU designated as the COVID unit for the health system
• All 40 rooms capable of negative airflow with a mix of COVID and Medical ICU patients
• Care for patients with respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-op needs, CVAs, post-arrest, ETOH, and IVDA
• Perform higher level therapies including Rotoprone, manual prone, hypothermia protocol, CRRT, and TPA
• Not responsible for craniotomies, major traumas, major cardiothoracic, ECMO, Arctic Sun, or balloon pump patients (balloon pumps go to CVICU)
• ICU patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 and PCU ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 based on acuity
• May receive split assignments of COVID and non-COVID patients
• Regular floating required to ED Holding, 2 River Observation, PCU, CCU, and CVICU for lower acuity patients
• 12-hour day and night shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730) with varying weekend requirements
• Schedule provided three weeks in advance, typically about 10 days prior to start of schedule
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, and Hill-Rom beds

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of strong ICU experience required, 2 years preferred
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent/trach and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration

Additional Information

• Unit supported by PtCAs, Charge RN, Flex RN, Health Unit Coordinator, centralized telemetry monitoring, STAT RN, RT, hospitalist, intensivist, ICU pharmacist, IV therapy, and clinical coach/educator
• COVID vaccination currently required for this health system
• Block scheduling attempted when possible, especially for night shift, though not guaranteed
• May work up to 6 shifts in a row
• Holiday coverage based on unit needs
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-772187. 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.