Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position requiring Epic experience and willingness to float among critical care units and a nearby facility.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital ICU Float Pool with assignments across Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical, Cardiac ICUs, PCU/ACC/CCU, ED holding, Med Surg, and surge areas
• Night shifts are 12 hours in length
• Patient population includes COVID, neuro, trauma, sepsis, DKA, post-op cardiac cases, general surgery, and complex medical/surgical patients
• Care for post-op CVICU patients including CABG, TAVR, esophagectomy, thoracic and vascular surgeries, but not fresh CABG/TAVR or patients with ECMO, IABP, Impella, EVDs, post-TPA, or hypothermia protocol
• ICU patient ratios are 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratios are 1:4; ER holding ratios are based on acuity
• Possible float to a nearby facility located 2.5 miles away, with notification in advance
• Uses Epic for charting, with experience required
• Required to work every other weekend and may rarely be scheduled for consecutive weekends
• Three-week schedules are posted 7–10 days prior, with no self-scheduling options
• Complete required hospital and unit orientation prior to first shift
• Support includes 24/7 charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, intensivist, and on-call cardiologist
• Must document hourly rounding, complete whiteboard updates, and provide bedside shift reports
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting controlled medications
• Strict adherence to medication handling protocols required, including no unsecured storage
• Document pain assessments before and after administration of pain medications according to timing guidelines
• Breaks are required and enforced
• Professional scrubs of any color permitted
• Free parking is available in designated areas
• Time off requests over five days require manager approval

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Strong ICU background and previous Float Pool experience required for first-time travelers
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, management of drains and trachs, chest and lumbar drains, and IV medication titration

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