Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Nursing Float Pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, requiring WA or compact RN license and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Nursing Float Pool position primarily working in the ED Holding unit, supporting mixed diagnosis patients
• ICU patient ratio 1:2, PCU 1:4, and MS 1:5 in the ED Holding unit
• May float within scope of practice to ICU, CVICU, PCU, CCU, Medical, Surgical, Flex Unit, or Rehab units as needed
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Schedule provided 3 weeks at a time, approximately 10 days prior to start of schedule
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• No on-call responsibilities or self-scheduling
• EMR: Epic; IV Pump: Alaris; Med dispensing: Pyxis

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent management, invasive line management, and drain/trach care skills
• Experience with IV med titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin) preferred
• Traveler Telemetry Competency required
• Strong communication and patient education skills required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ED Holding environment supporting mixed ICU, PCU, and MS patients
• Support includes 24/7 RT, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage, with tech ratios varying by unit
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit
• Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to each shift to receive assignment
• Must arrive on time to assigned unit by 0700 or 1900, with no clock-in before 0653/1853
• No holiday requests permitted
• Time off requests of up to 5 days may be approved; additional days require manager approval and may require extending the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply