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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Combined ICU/PCU unit in a 107-bed hospital in Olympia, WA
• 10 ICU beds and 22 PCU beds, with an average ICU census of around 5 patients
• Majority of contract may involve caring for PCU-level patients
• Patient population includes sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, psych, and COVID cases
• Neuro patients include stable CVA, occasional TPA administration, and stable TBI
• CVICU cases include pacemakers, angiograms, post-cath care (TR bands), and fem-pop bypass
• Surgical patients include ortho and general surgery cases
• Manual proning and temporary pacemaker management required
• ICU RNs trained to perform short dialysis runs; no CRRT or open heart cases
• ICU patient ratio is 1:2; PCU and Med/Surg ratios are 1:4, occasionally up to 1:4 during surges
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930) and night shifts (1900-0730)
• Self-scheduling model with manager oversight to fill staffing gaps
• Schedule provided 6 weeks at a time
• Required to work 2 weekends per month, subject to staffing needs
• 1-2 holidays possible per season
• Floating to Med/Surg, ER, and occasionally Mother Baby (for post-GYN surgical patients only) in rotation with staff
• PCU assignments are not considered floating
• EMR: Epic (preferred)
• Equipment used includes ICU Medical Plum Duo/Single IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Philips monitors

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experienced charge nurse background required if charge duties are requested
• Strong peripheral IV skills preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Experience with invasive line management (CVP, A-lines) required
• IV medication titration experience required
• Working knowledge of vent, trach, and high-flow BiPAP management required
• Traveler Telemetry Competency exam required to be completed and passed prior to start

Additional Information

• Care team includes RT, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7, along with HUC and centralized tele monitoring
• CNA support ratio is 1:12
• Charge nurse typically remains free-floating but may take a partial patient assignment based on staffing needs
• RNs are responsible for their own central line draws and may occasionally assist with peripheral draws when phlebotomy is short-staffed
• Orientation includes 4 hours with a clinical educator (badge, login, unit tour, policies) plus 3 shifts on the unit
• Up to 7 days of time off may be approved; contract extension recommended if unable to meet 36 hours per week due to time off
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available on site
• Breaks include three 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch per shift
• Small hospital environment with a strong team-oriented, family-like culture
• Strong teamwork, communication, and positive attitude are valued
• First-time travelers will not be accepted, though exceptions may be considered based on experience