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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 26 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 ICU background including EVD, craniotomy, and burr hole experience.

Details

• 26-week contract in a Neuro ICU at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital with 500 staffed beds
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Patient population includes hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, aneurysms and vascular malformations, TBI, SCI, ischemic stroke (tPA/thrombectomy), seizure disorders, neuro infections, and planned tumor resections — with some medical and surgical overflow
• Patient ratio is 1:2 on both days and nights
• TJC Comprehensive Stroke Center-accredited unit
• Telemetry monitoring is required; candidates must be proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias — a competency test will be administered
• Floating within the hospital to other ICU areas or boarders may be required as needed
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is not available
• Epic is the charting system; experience is required
• Scrubs may be any solid color; light blue scrubs are provided on the unit

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license currently in hand (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; TNCC preferred
• EKG/dysrhythmia competency exam required
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU RN experience required
• Level I Trauma center experience required
• EVD (external ventricular drain), craniotomy, and burr hole experience required
• Proficiency required in: arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, ventilator management, CVVHD/CRRT, ICP monitoring, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgical care, titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation and paralytic management, CVA/acute stroke management
• Epic EMR experience required
• COVID vaccination and booster required — no exceptions
• 2 supervisory references required for consideration (1 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis)
• Any background history must be disclosed at time of consideration
• Prior permanent employment with UW requires 18 months of separation before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered if they have prior Level I Trauma experience and a strong work history
• Teaching hospital and trauma hospital experience preferred
• Pre-start orientation modules are non-billable and estimated at 6–8 hours; an additional WA state suicide prevention training course (approx. 6 hours) may be required depending on work setting
• RTO is not available during the first 2 weeks of the contract and should be kept to a minimum throughout
• Local candidates are accepted with no radius restriction
• Parking is available onsite and offsite; an offsite shuttle option (approx. 1 mile away) operates weekdays from 5am–10pm