Critical Care Float RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position at a Level I Trauma Magnet Teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience and a valid WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Critical Care Float Pool position within a 500-bed Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital
• Float assignment covering all critical care units within scope
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic (required, not just preferred)
• Patient population includes critically ill patients requiring telemetry monitoring, ventilator management, and conscious sedation
• Preferred experience with ICP monitoring and PA lines

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of critical care (ICU) experience, with recent ICU experience within the last year
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Academic/teaching hospital experience required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; TNCC preferred
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia management required (skills test administered)
• Required clinical skills: mechanical ventilator management, IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and conscious sedation
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered; strong, demonstrated ICU experience is required
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restrictions
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be submitted prior to consideration; no additional RTO will be granted after an offer is made, and RTO cannot be requested during orientation week
• References must be from a direct supervisor — charge RN references are not accepted
• Former UW Health staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 18 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Scrub color: any solid color accepted; light blue scrubs are provided on the unit
• Onsite parking is available for a daily fee; an offsite parking option approximately 1 mile away is also available with weekday shuttle service (5am–10pm, Mon–Fri only)