Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,166 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: 10/20/2025
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position requiring a WA or compact RN license and strong ICU skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Nursing Float Pool with assignments in ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, Rehab, and ED holding units at a Level III Trauma Center
• Mainly assigned to the ED holding unit, covering mixed diagnoses and fast-paced patient care
• ICU patients have a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio based on acuity; PCU/CCU 1:4; medical-surgical 1:5; rehab team model is 1:8
• Common ICU cases include respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, and post-arrest patients
• Specialized ICU procedures include vent management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive line management, and general drains
• Uses Epic EMR (experience preferred), Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• 12-hour day shifts with varying weekend requirements and no on-call
• May float for partial shifts to any unit within scope of practice
• Three-day orientation (two days facility, one day unit-specific), with four hours orientation provided when floating to other units
• Expected to perform patient transports throughout the hospital when assigned
• Support teams include techs, RTs, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
• Positive teamwork and customer service attitude expected, with support from leadership
• Must adhere to unit protocols for medication safety, bedside rounding, and documentation
• Hourly rounding, whiteboard updates, and bedside shift report are essential duties
• No holiday time-off requests approved; self-scheduling and on-call not required
• Time off up to five days is allowed, longer requests must be added to end of contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required prior to start
• Minimum two years of recent ICU experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, mechanical ventilation, invasive line management, trach care, and ostomy care required
• Must complete traveler telemetry competency
• Epic EMR experience is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and patient education skills necessary

Benefits

• 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
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-612134. 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

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