Travel ICU RN Float Pool - $2,503 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/25/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 25, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 1 year of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units.

Details

• Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/ACC/CCU, and ED holding at the facility
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required
• 48 hours per week with occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• Patient ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU/ACC/CCU 1:4, ED holding based on level of care
• Cares for COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical patients including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, pre/post cath (radial approach), respiratory compromise, CHF, COPD, GSW, stabbings, MVA, strokes, and TBI
• CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgeries
• Not responsible for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices
• May float to Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED holding, Med Surg, and surge areas
• Possible floating to a nearby sister hospital approximately 2.5 miles away with advance notice
• Uses Epic charting system
• Schedule created in 3-week blocks, released 7-10 days in advance with no self-scheduling

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skills required: cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and general drain care, tracheostomy care, chest tube and lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration
• Traveler telemetry competency exam must be completed and passed prior to start

Additional Information

• Supported by charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist coverage 24/7, with cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day of unit orientation, and 1 day on like units
• Responsibilities include whiteboard updates, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report
• Professional scrubs of any color are accepted
• Medication safety practices include two-nurse verification for wasting controlled substances and proper documentation of pain medication administration
• Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval
• First-time travelers with strong ICU and float pool experience will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-771892. 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

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