ICU RN Float Pool
Puyallup, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications and prior ICU experience.

Details

• Float pool position primarily supporting the ED Holding unit, with floating to MSICU, CVICU, PCU, CCU, Medical, Surgical, Flex, and Inpatient Rehab units as needed
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• ED Holding unit has mixed diagnosis patients, isolation and non-ambulatory patients, and is fast-paced
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2 based on acuity, PCU/CCU 1:4, Medical/Surgical 1:5, PCU floated to MS 1:5, Rehab 1:8 team model
• Support staff include techs (ICU 1:14, PCU 1:10, MS 1:8-10), 24/7 respiratory therapy, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Floating required, potentially for partial shifts, within scope of practice
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required for ICU assignments
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required for PCU/PCU ER hold assignments
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required for Medical-Surgical assignments
• Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain care, and tracheostomy care
• IV medication titration experience preferred (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, non-DKA insulin, heparin, Cardene)
• Strong communication and patient education skills required
• Traveler telemetry competency required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered
• Transport patients throughout the hospital including ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, and Cath Lab when assigned to ACLS transport role
• Night shift ACLS RNs assist ED Holding with breaks and medication administration after transport volume slows post-2300
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit
• Must call staffing office 30-45 minutes prior to shift to confirm daily assignment
• Must arrive on time to assigned unit by 0700 or 1900, with no clock-in before 0653/1853
• Schedules provided 3 weeks at a time, distributed approximately 10 days in advance
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• No holiday requests, self-scheduling, or on-call shifts permitted
• Time off requests up to 5 days may be approved, with additional days requiring manager approval and extension of the assignment end date