Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Olympia, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Combined ICU/PCU unit in a 107-bed hospital
• 10 ICU beds with average census of 5, caring for manually proned, intubated, and paralyzed patients on multiple drips
• 22 PCU beds, with ICU nurses frequently caring for PCU-level patients for the majority of the contract
• Patient population includes sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, psych, COVID, stable CVA/TBI, and CVICU cases (pacemakers, angiograms, post-cath, fem-pop bypass)
• Surgical patients include ortho and general surgery cases
• ICU RNs trained to perform short dialysis runs; no CRRT, open hearts, or neuro interventions
• ICU patient ratio 1:2; PCU ratio 1:4 (may increase to 1:4 or 1:5-6 during surges)
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Floating to Med/Surg, ER, and occasionally Mother Baby (post-GYN surgical patients only) in turn with staff
• PCU assignments not considered floating
• Self-scheduling model with manager balancing as needed, provided 6 weeks at a time
• 2 weekends per month required, may vary based on staffing needs
• EPIC EMR preferred
• Uses ICU Medical Plum Duo/Single IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experienced charge nurse required if charge responsibilities are requested
• Strong peripheral IV skills preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Invasive line management experience (CVP, A-lines) required
• IV medication titration skills required
• Knowledge of vent/trach/high-flow BiPap management required (RT manages devices)
• Responsible for own central line draws

Additional Information

• Support includes CNA coverage at 1:12, in-house RT and hospitalist 24/7, on-call intensivists, HUC, and centralized tele monitoring 24/7
• Charge nurse typically free-floating but may take a partial patient assignment depending on staffing
• Phlebotomy handles peripheral draws, but RNs may assist during short-staffed periods
• Orientation includes 4 hours with clinical educator (badge, login, unit tour, policies) plus 3 shifts on the unit
• Traveler telemetry competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to start
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved; extensions needed if unable to meet 36 hours due to time off
• Holiday coverage expectation of 1-2 holidays per season
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Required breaks include three 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch
• Small hospital with a close-knit, team-oriented culture
• First-time travelers generally not accepted, though exceptions may be made depending on experience