Neuro ICU RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Neuro ICU RN with strong EVD, crani, and burr hole experience for a Level I trauma teaching hospital assignment.

Details

• Neuroscience ICU within a TJC-accredited comprehensive stroke center
• Patient population includes hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, aneurysms, vascular malformations, TBI, SCI, tumor resections, ischemic stroke requiring tPA/thrombectomy, seizure disorders, and neuro infections
• Some medical and surgical overflow patients
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 0700-1930
• Patient ratios are 1:2 for both day and night shifts
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to other ICUs or for patient boarders
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Registered Neuroscience certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required, including passing a competency test
• Strong skills required in EVD management, craniotomy care, and burr hole care
• Additional required skills include arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, lumbar drain care, and post neurosurgery management

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neuroscience patients including those with TBI, SCI, and acute stroke
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital environment
• Scrubs may be any solid color; unit also provides light blue scrubs
• Minimal RTO accommodated, with no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Prior UW staff must have at least 18 months of separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior Level I trauma experience and a strong work history