ICU/PCU RN
Olympia, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Combined ICU/PCU 107-bed unit in Olympia, WA with 10 ICU beds and 22 PCU beds
• ICU average census around 5 patients including manually proned, intubated, and paralyzed patients on multiple drips
• ICU nurses frequently care for PCU-level patients and may spend the majority of the contract at PCU acuity
• Patient types include sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, psych, COVID, stable CVA, TBI, CVICU cardiac cases, and surgical (ortho, general surgery) patients
• No open hearts, no neuro intervention, no CRRT; ICU RNs trained for short dialysis runs
• ICU patient ratio 1:2; PCU ratio 1:4; Med/Surg float ratio 1:5-6 (may rise to 1:4 during surges)
• Floating required in turn to Medsurg, ER, and occasionally Mother Baby (post-GYN surgical patients only, no L&D)
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Self-scheduling with manager oversight; schedules provided 6 weeks at a time
• Required to work 2 weekends per month, may be less depending on staffing
• 1-2 holidays possible per season
• EMR: Epic (preferred); IV Pumps: ICU Medical Plum Duo and Plum Single; Med Dispensing: Pyxis; Monitoring equipment: Philips monitor

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Experienced charge nurse background required if charge duties are requested
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive line management (CVP, A-lines), IV medication titration, and vent/trach/high-flow BiPap management required
• Strong peripheral IV skills preferred
• Responsible for own central line blood draws
• Traveler Telemetry Competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to start

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNA (1:12), charge nurse with partial patient assignment, HUC, RT, hospitalist in-house 24/7, intensivist on-call 24/7, and centralized tele monitoring 24/7
• Phlebotomy typically handles peripheral draws, but RNs may assist during short staffing
• 4 hours of orientation with the clinical educator (badge, login, unit tour, policies) plus 3 shifts on the unit
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved; candidates should extend contract if unable to meet 36 hours due to time off
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available
• Breaks include three 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch
• Small hospital culture with a close-knit, family-like team environment
• Strong teamwork, communication, and positive attitude expected
• First-time travelers will generally not be accepted, though exceptions may be considered based on experience