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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a mixed ICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in an 18-bed mixed ICU within a 388-bed Level 3 Trauma Center hospital
• Unit includes 8 single occupancy and 5 double occupancy rooms
• Care for medical ICU patients including DKA, DTs, multisystem failure, ARDS, CIWA/ETOH, sepsis, PNA, and COVID cases
• Care for surgical ICU patients including open abdomen and thoracotomy cases
• Occasional care for neuro ICU patients including CVA, intracranial hemorrhage, and craniotomy/craniectomy cases with EVD and ICP monitoring
• Care for CVICU patients including CABG/TAVR (24-48 hr post op), fem-pop bypass, and 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 day shift schedule with every other weekend rotation
• 48 hours per week
• May float to Respiratory Unit (Medical Floor), Surgical Floor, Telemetry Floor, or PCU
• May assist in the ED in helping-hands, transport, sitting, or task-based roles
• Uses Epic EMR, BD Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• 24/7 support from Hospitalist, RT, and Intensivist coverage
• Unit staffed with Mobility Tech, HUC (0800-1830), 24/7 Rapid Response Nurse, Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, and Phlebotomy support

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Travel experience strongly preferred
• Skills required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, medication titration, proning, hypothermia protocol knowledge, chest tube and drain management, and invasive line monitoring (a-lines, CVP)
• Traveler Telemetry Competency exam must be completed and passed prior to start

Additional Information

• Assignment length of up to 21 weeks available
• New ICU travelers will start on lower acuity patients with a gradual increase based on demonstrated skill level
• General orientation includes 2x 12-hour shifts of on-unit orientation
• Attempt made to cluster night shifts together when possible, though not guaranteed
• Up to 5 days of time off may be approved, excluding holidays
• Holiday coverage expected for 1-2 holidays per season (summer/winter)
• Overtime is sometimes available but offered to staff first
• Scrubs of any color permitted as long as professional
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Unit has a strong teamwork culture and is experienced in integrating travelers into the ICU
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply