Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
4 days ago
Tacoma
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/12/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a float pool covering all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED holding areas within a hospital setting, • Patient population includes neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, cardiac, sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, and CVICU cases, • Expected to care for patients with conditions such as CHF, COPD, strokes, spinal injuries, post-op cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgeries, • ICU patient ratios are 1:2, PCU/CCU ratios are 1:4, and ER holding ratios correspond to the patient's level of care, • Works 12-hour night shifts with a typical schedule made 7-10 days in advance covering every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends, • Float coverage may include Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED holding, Med Surg units, and surge areas, with occasional float to a nearby hospital if needed, • Uses Epic EMR system and Epic experience is required, • Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital training and a full 12-hour shift in the ICU and like units, • Support is provided by charge nurse, 24/7 hospitalist, RT, intensivist, and on-call cardiologist for CVICU and cardiac areas, • Required to complete thorough hourly rounding, bed-side reporting, and fill out patient whiteboards, • Medication administration and handling policies, including two-nurse verification for wasting and strict documentation practices, must be followed, • Scrubs of any professional color are permitted, • Candidates may be asked to float to other facilities within close distance if necessary, • Breaks are mandated during shifts, • First-time travelers with strong ICU and previous float pool experience are welcome to apply\n \n Requirements\n, • Active WA or compact RN license required, • Minimum of 1 year recent ICU RN experience, • Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration, • Epic EMR experience required, • Must successfully complete and pass a Telemetry Competency exam prior to start\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy 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.