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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Neuro ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring strong Level I trauma experience and EVD, crani, and burr hole proficiency.

Details

• Work in a TJC-accredited comprehensive stroke Neuro ICU at a Level I trauma teaching hospital
• Patient population includes hemorrhagic stroke, SAH, aneurysms, vascular malformations, TBI, SCI, tumor removal, ischemic stroke, seizure disorders, and neuro infections
• Patient ratios of 1:2 for days and nights
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1900-0730
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to other ICUs or boarding units as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Registered Neuroscience certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with strong Level I trauma background
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers may be considered if they have strong Level I trauma experience and work history
• Proficiency in EVD management, craniotomy, and burr hole care required
• Proficiency in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required, including a competency test
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP, and airway suctioning
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and vasoactive drip titration
• Experience with ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and post-neurosurgical management
• Experience with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun preferred
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for complex neurosurgical and neurological ICU patients
• Participate in cardiac monitoring and emergency dysrhythmia response
• Accepts local candidates at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Minimal RTO accommodated, and none permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Prior UW/Harborview staff must have a separation period of 18 months before returning as a traveler
• Any solid color scrubs accepted; light blue scrubs also provided on unit