American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level III Trauma Center, primarily working in the ED Holding unit with ACLS transport duties, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and WA or compact RN license.
Details
- Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds
- Primary assignment is the ED Holding unit, with floating to ICU, PCU, Medical/Surgical, and Nursing Float Pool as needed
- ICU patient ratio of 1:2, PCU 1:4, Medical/Surgical 1:5 based on acuity
- ED Holding unit handles mixed diagnosis patients with isolation and non-ambulatory needs, fast-paced environment
- ACLS Transport role involves transporting patients throughout the hospital including ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, and Cath Lab
- Night shift ACLS RNs assist ED Holds with breaks and medication administration after 2300 when transports slow
- 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
- Floating required within scope of practice, potentially for partial shifts
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems used
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required
- BLS and NIHSS certification required for all units; ACLS additionally required for ICU and PCU
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required for ICU assignments
- Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required for PCU assignments
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required for Medical/Surgical assignments
- Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, and trach/ostomy care for ICU
- PCU skills required: chest tubes, lumbar drains, trach care, and IV medication titration (Amiodarone, Cardizem, nitroglycerin, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin)
- Med-Surg skills required: IV management, PCAs, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and IV antibiotics
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Strong communication and patient education skills required
- Traveler Telemetry Competency required
Additional Information
- Supports a wide range of patient populations including respiratory failure, sepsis, CHF, COPD, oncology, orthopedic, neuro, and rehab cases
- Provides patient care and assists with transport duties across multiple hospital departments including ED, imaging, and surgical areas
- Works alongside a multidisciplinary support team including RTs, hospitalists, and intensivists available 24/7
- Tech support ratios vary by unit, ranging from 1:8 to 1:14
- Orientation includes 2 days of hospital orientation and 1 day on the assigned unit
- No phones allowed on the unit; scheduled breaks required
- Scrubs may be any color except camo and must maintain a professional appearance
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-782960. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.