ICU Float Pool RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 25, 2027
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a float pool role requiring 1 year of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Float pool position covering ICUs, PCU/CCU, and ED holding areas
• Cares for a wide range of patient types including COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, and CVICU post-op patients (CABG, TAVR, AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgeries)
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol
• Patient ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:4 in PCU/ACC/CCU, and comparable ratios in ED holding based on level of care
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required, occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• Schedules are built in 3-week blocks released 7-10 days in advance; no self-scheduling
• Floats to Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED Holding, Med Surg, and surge areas as needed
• Possible floating to a second hospital location approximately 2.5 miles away, with advance notice given

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Strong ICU and float pool experience required for first-time traveler consideration
• Required skills: cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, drain and chest tube management, lumbar drain care, trach care, and IV medication titration
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must complete and pass Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Support available on unit includes Charge Nurse, Hospitalist, RT, and Intensivist 24/7, plus on-call Cardiologist for CVICU, CCU, and Cardiac Short Stay
• Orientation includes 1 day general hospital orientation, 1 day unit orientation on ICU, and 1 day on like units
• Responsibilities include whiteboard updates, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside reporting
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting controlled substances
• Pain medication administration must be documented before and after (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Scrubs may be any color but must be professional
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval
• First-time travelers with strong ICU and float pool backgrounds will be considered