Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Auburn, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Experienced ICU RN? Join our travel nursing team in Auburn, WA for a 13-week critical care assignment—EPIC EMR, ACLS/BLS required. Apply now!

Are you an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN / critical care nurse) ready for your next travel nurse opportunity? Join a dynamic healthcare team in Auburn, WA (Seattle-Tacoma area) and make a difference in a supportive, innovative environment. This travel position floats throughout Auburn (and possibly Covington) to care for ICU- and PCU-level patients, with most shifts supporting PCU-level care in ED overflow. Auburn is a vibrant city between Seattle and Tacoma, offering parks, community events, and easy access to Pacific Northwest outdoor activities. This role is ideal for travel nurses seeking Washington travel nursing jobs and critical care nursing opportunities.

Key Qualifications (At a Glance)

• Role: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care Nurse
• Minimum Experience: 2+ years recent ICU experience
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• EMR: EPIC experience required

Job Details

• Location: Auburn, WA 98001 (Seattle-Tacoma area)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010 (travel nurse pay)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / critical care nursing experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact license acceptable where applicable)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring (telemetry nurse skills)
• Experience managing ventilators, trach and BiPAP, invasive lines, ostomy care, drains, chest tubes, and IV medication titration
• EPIC EMR experience required; Alaris IV pump and Pyxis experience preferred
• Ability to act as lead in ED holding as needed (ED holding / ED overflow experience a plus)
• First-time travel nurses welcome to apply — ideal for travel RN and critical care nurse candidates

Responsibilities

• Float throughout Auburn (and possibly Covington) to provide care for ICU and PCU-level patients, primarily supporting ED overflow
• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing for patients with respiratory failure, ESRD/AKI, COPD, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, post-op care, CVA/stroke, alcohol-related conditions, and overdose
• Perform cardiac rhythm interpretation, continuous telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management (vent/trach/BiPAP care)
• Manage invasive lines, ostomies, drains, chest tubes, and titrate IV medications per protocol
• Serve as lead nurse in ED holding when required, coordinating patient flow and interdisciplinary care
• Document all patient care accurately and timely using EPIC EMR (electronic medical record)
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and best practices for infection control and patient safety

This travel nurse position is an excellent opportunity for ICU RNs and critical care nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Washington state. First-time travelers and experienced travel RNs are encouraged to apply. Join our healthcare team and bring your critical care skills to a welcoming Pacific Northwest community.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) role in Auburn, WA — join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals today!

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