Critical Care Float RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - ICU Critical Care Float for a Magnet teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and prior travel assignment experience.

Details

• Critical Care Float position covering 5E Surgical ICU, 5SE Cardiac ICU, 5SA Cardiothoracic ICU, 6SA Medical ICU/Bone Marrow Transplant/Oncology ICU, and one mutually agreed Med-Surg unit
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2
• 3x12 Day or Night shifts (7:00-19:30 or 19:00-7:30), with variable scheduling
• Weekend requirement
• Floating required within the hospital (not to sister hospitals)
• No call requirements
• EPIC charting system used

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience with cardiac, neuro, and general ICU skills
• BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred
• Prior travel experience required, including at least 2 travel assignments beyond initial hospital
• EPIC charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required: ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, CVA/acute stroke management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV insulin protocols, IV therapy, PICC line management, starting/maintaining IVs, and post cardiac surgery care
• Preferred skills: EVD and ICP monitoring, post neurosurgery management, management of multisystem organ dysfunction, and TAVR experience
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Work within a Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital setting
• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including surgical, cardiac, cardiothoracic, and medical ICU populations
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RTO limited to 1 week maximum, with minimal time off requests accommodated and none during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no mile radius restriction
• Prior UW staff must have an 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role