Neuro ICU RN
Olympia, WA
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU – Olympia, WA 98506

Start Date: December 1, 2026

Location: Olympia, Washington

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Patient ratios typically 1:2, with occasional 1:3-4 for downgraded patients awaiting transfer. Every other weekend required. Floating to similar units (PCU, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Medical-Surgical Neuro) is required within scope of practice.

Highlights:

• 91-day travel assignment at a 325-bed short-term acute care facility
• Work with high-acuity neuro patients including CVA, traumatic brain injury, post-craniotomy, and spinal cord injury cases
• Manage general ICU patients including sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleeds, and COVID-19
• Utilize advanced equipment including ventilators, external ventricular drains (EVDs), ICP bolts, pacemakers, thermoregulation devices, and NXStage CRRT
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic charting system with 24-hour orientation provided

Requirements:

• Active Washington State RN license or compact license (must be in hand at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required; strong neuro experience strongly preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Proficiency in critical care skills including arterial line management, ventilator care, central line management, continuous IV sedation, EVD management, ICP monitoring, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia management, vasoactive drip titration, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• First-time travelers accepted
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• All time-off requests must be submitted with initial application; must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-equipped neuro-trauma ICU with a daily census of 18-19 patients across 21 beds. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex neurological and critical care cases while receiving strong interdisciplinary support. The position provides competitive compensation and the opportunity to enhance your critical care expertise in a collaborative environment.