ICU RN
Spokane, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 19 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a mixed ICU position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience, night shift availability, and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level 3 Trauma Center hospital with 388 beds
• 18-bed mixed ICU including 8 single occupancy and 5 double occupancy rooms
• Patient population includes medical ICU (DKA, DTs, multisystem failure, ARDS, CIWA/ETOH, sepsis, PNA, and possible COVID mix), surgical ICU (open abdomen, thoracotomies), neuro ICU (CVA, intracranial hemorrhage, craniotomy/craniectomy with EVDs and ICP monitoring), and CVICU (CABG/TAVR post-op, fem-pop bypass, AAA repair)
• Not expected to care for CRRT, impella, balloon pump, or ECMO patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3 based on acuity
• 12-hour night shift schedule with every other weekend rotation
• 36 hours per week
• Uses Epic EMR, BD Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Floating required to Respiratory Unit, Surgical Floor, Telemetry Floor, and PCU, as well as helping-hands support in the ED
• Unit supported by mobility techs, HUC (0800-1830), 24/7 rapid response nurse, charge nurse, resource nurse, phlebotomy for peripheral draws, and 24/7 hospitalist and RT coverage
• Intensivist present throughout the day with occasional overnight on-call availability

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Travel experience strongly preferred, though flexibility possible with strong ICU background
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, proning, hypothermia protocol, chest tubes, drains, and invasive line monitoring (a-lines, CVP)
• Traveler telemetry competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to start

Additional Information

• Care for a mixed ICU population with a preference for candidates stronger in medical ICU than CV/surgical ICU care
• New travelers will start on lower acuity patients with a gradual increase in assignment complexity based on demonstrated skill level
• General orientation includes two 12-hour shifts of on-unit orientation
• Holiday coverage expected for 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter)
• Time off requests of up to 5 days may be approved, excluding holidays
• Overtime may be available but is offered to staff first
• Scrubs of any professional color are accepted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Unit has a collaborative culture experienced in integrating travelers into the ICU team
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply