Travel Critical Care Float RN - $2,584 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet teaching hospital in Washington, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience and prior travel experience.

Details

• 26-week contract with night shifts (3x12, 19:00–07:30)
• Float position covering all critical care units within the hospital
• Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital with 500 staffed beds
• Neuro ICU experience required, plus at least one additional ICU specialty (MICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or CVICU)
• Patient population includes neurological, trauma, surgical, cardiovascular, and burn ICU cases
• Required skills include ventilator management, IV therapy, telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management, and procedural/conscious sedation
• Preferred skills include ICP monitoring and PA Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting system: Epic (required)
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or Compact RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and EKG Compliance Exam; NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Minimum 3 years of critical care experience; candidates with 2+ years may be considered with strong trauma ICU background
• Neuro ICU experience required, plus experience in at least one additional ICU specialty (MICU, Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, or CVICU)
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Academic/teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required — this is a hard stop requirement
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management required; a telemetry test will be administered
• ICU experience within the last year required
• Epic EMR experience required
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• Two supervisory references required (must be from a direct supervisor, not a charge RN)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation and paralytics, and neurological monitoring including EVD and ICP
• Experience with CVA/stroke management, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hypothermia protocols, and post-neurosurgery care is relevant to this role
• Scrubs: any solid color accepted; light blue scrubs provided on unit
• Non-billable orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approximately 6–8 hours for RN); WA suicide prevention training may add an additional 6 hours if applicable
• RTO must be submitted prior to consideration; additional RTO will not be granted after an offer is made, and RTO cannot be accommodated during the first 2 weeks
• Holiday coverage requires working 2 of 3 designated holidays (eve and day of count as one holiday set)
• Prior UW Health system staff must have an 18-month separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-736964. 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.