High Acuity Float Pool RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a High Acuity Float Pool position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and prior floating experience, with a WA or compact license.

Details

• High Acuity Float Pool position within an acute care hospital setting
• Floats across Critical Care, Observation, Med Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry and Progressive Care units
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, neuro and cardiac diagnoses
• Standard AACN CCU staffing ratios, typically 1-2 patients depending on acuity, up to 1-3 for lower acuity or transfer-order patients
• RNs responsible for titrating drips including Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, Propofol, Esmolol, Hydromorphone, Midazolam, and CIS
• Unit utilizes Phillips monitors with at least 1 monitor tech, and RNs are required to read strips
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes ventilators, high flow, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Nurse aides present on unit, typically 1-2 depending on daily census
• Charge RN and resource roles are supervisory only and do not take patient assignments
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule with self-scheduling and 3 weekend shifts required per schedule
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, high acuity experience preferred
• Prior floating experience required (float pool shifts, other facilities, and/or floating to other units)
• Device training with CRRT, Impella, ECMO, IABP, or PA catheters helpful but not required for night shift candidates
• BSN not required for this position
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Assignments are created by the Charge RN with shifts from 0645-1845, and RNs choose their assignments
• Orientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and 2 shifts of unit-specific ICU orientation
• Holiday coverage required
• Dress code requires royal blue scrubs
• Facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for shorter assignments)