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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit in Olympia, Washington

Join a collaborative critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Olympia, WA. This Washington travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse who is confident caring for complex adult patients and adaptable to a combined ICU/PCU environment. Olympia offers the appeal of Washington’s state capital, with easy access to scenic waterways, parks, trails, and the greater Puget Sound region.

Travel ICU Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Contract Dates: November 30, 2026 through March 6, 2027
• Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Unit: Combined 10-bed ICU and 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 in the ICU and 1:4 in the PCU
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with manager balancing based on staffing needs; approximately two weekends per month may be required
• Orientation: Four hours with a clinical educator followed by three unit shifts
• Charting: EPIC experience preferred
• Additional Information: Travelers may be assigned to PCU-level patients when ICU census is low and may float in rotation to medical-surgical or other appropriate departments

Travel ICU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington
• At least 2 years of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered based on clinical experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of the required telemetry competency assessment before the start date
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Experience with invasive line management, including CVP and arterial lines
• Proficiency with IV medication titration
• Knowledge of ventilator, tracheostomy, high-flow, and BiPAP management
• Ability to care for both ICU and PCU-level patients and float as needed
• Strong teamwork, communication, flexibility, and a positive, can-do attitude

Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill and progressive-care patients in a collaborative setting
• Care for patients with sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, gastrointestinal bleeding, substance-related conditions, suicidal ideation, COVID-19, stable stroke, stable traumatic brain injury, and complex surgical diagnoses
• Manage patients requiring multiple IV drips, mechanical ventilation, manual proning, temporary pacemakers, and post-cath monitoring
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, cardiac rhythms, and other critical-care equipment
• Care for post-procedure and surgical patients, including orthopedic, general surgery, femoral-popliteal bypass, angiography, and pacemaker insertion patients
• Perform thorough assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, hospitalists, intensivists, telemetry technicians, nursing assistants, and other support staff
• Complete accurate documentation and medication administration in the electronic medical record
• Participate in unit-based floating to medical-surgical and other appropriate assignments while maintaining safe patient care
• Support a welcoming, team-oriented culture where every nurse is valued as an essential member of the care team

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and join a collaborative critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.