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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Feb 8, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Floats within the facility to all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED holding, with occasional floating to a nearby sister hospital
• Cares for a wide range of patient types including COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTs, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, pre/post cath (radial approach), respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, GSW, stabbings, MVA, strokes, TBI, and post-surgical patients
• CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgery cases
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices
• Patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU/ACC/CCU, with ED holding ratios based on patient acuity
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Schedule is built in 3-week blocks released 7-10 days in advance, includes every other weekend with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No self-scheduling and no guaranteed patterned schedule
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration
• Must complete and pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Supported on the unit by a charge nurse, with 24/7 hospitalist, RT, and intensivist coverage, plus on-call cardiologist coverage for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day (12 hours) of unit orientation on the ICU, and 1 day (12 hours) on like units
• Responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside report
• Must follow medication safety protocols including two-nurse verification for wasting narcotics/benzodiazepines and proper pain medication documentation timing
• Scrubs of any professional color are accepted
• Free parking available in designated areas
• PTO requests of more than 5 days require manager approval
• First-time travelers with strong ICU and float pool experience will be considered