Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Aberdeen, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a critical care team as an experienced Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Aberdeen, WA. Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a scenic coastal community near the Olympic Peninsula, with access to beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU/CCU) Registered Nurse
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Aberdeen, Washington
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 25, 2027
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Position Availability: 1 opening
- Call: None
ICU Travel Nurse Requirements
- Critical care nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or a qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact state
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Ability to provide required compact-license verification, including suicide prevention training and Nursys e-Notify demographic verification, when applicable
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively in high-acuity situations
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide direct, individualized nursing care to critically ill ICU and CCU patients
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, document care accurately, and report adverse reactions promptly
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, ventilators, respirators, oxygen pumps, and other life-support equipment
- Monitor catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and function, taking corrective action when indicated
- Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy, and IV protocols according to established standards
- Collect specimens, coordinate laboratory testing, and interpret diagnostic results related to patient care
- Prepare equipment and assist providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Respond to emergencies and life-threatening changes in patient condition using nursing standards and protocols
- Educate patients and their support systems regarding treatment plans, medications, nutrition, rehabilitation, and post-discharge care
- Maintain timely, complete, and accurate clinical documentation
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Aberdeen, Washington, and join a dedicated critical care team in the Pacific Northwest.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Aberdeen, WA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Aberdeen, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Aberdeen, WA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 70°F, while the average low in winter is around 36°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Aberdeen, WA, and can be found with relative ease.
- Aberdeen is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Aberdeen has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.
- Aberdeen offers a variety of restaurants, including seafood options.
- There are also opportunities to explore art, music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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