Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet teaching hospital, requiring strong neuro experience including EVD, craniotomy, and burr hole proficiency.

Details

• 13-week contract with the possibility of extension beyond 13 weeks
• Neuro ICU unit (2W) within a 500-bed Magnet, Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital
• Patient population includes hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, aneurysms, vascular malformations, TBI, SCI, tumor resections, ischemic stroke (tPA/thrombectomy), seizure disorders, and neuro infections — with some medical/surgical overflow
• TJC Comprehensive Stroke Center-accredited unit
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Patient ratio: 1:2 on both days and nights
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required as needed to other ICU areas or for boarders
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available
• Epic EMR required (hard stop — no exceptions)
• Telemetry proficiency required; candidates will be tested on dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or Compact RN license — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU RN experience required
• Proficiency in EVD (external ventricular drain) management, craniotomy care, and burr hole procedures required
• Strong telemetry skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Prior Level I Trauma and/or teaching hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Care for a complex neuroscience patient population including post-operative neurosurgical and primary neurological cases
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior Level I Trauma experience and a strong work history
• Prior UW Health System staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 18 months before being considered as a traveler
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rates with no radius restriction
• RTO may not be requested during orientation week and should be kept to a minimum
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; light blue scrubs are provided on the unit
• Onsite parking is available for a daily fee; an offsite parking option (~1 mile away) is also available at $10/day via a weekday shuttle (5am–10pm, Mon–Fri only)