American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Everett, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- 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: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and prior ICU experience.
Details
- Work in a high acuity, fast-paced Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Care for medically complex, critically ill patients including respiratory failure, post-cardiac arrest with TTM, multisystem organ failure, various shock states, CVA post tPA, COVID, ARDS, DKA, and ETOH withdrawal
- Standard patient ratio is 2:1, which may increase to 4:1 when boarders are present
- 1 CNA per shift available for support
- Frequently performed procedures include bedside central and arterial line placement, chest tube placement, rapid sequence intubation, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and code blue response
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Weekend rotation required
- Floating required, including potential float to telemetry units or sister facilities based on census needs
- Uses EPIC charting system
Requirements
- Active WA state or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- 2 hours of stroke-specific education required annually
- Minimum 1 year of MICU/ICU experience required
- Level II Trauma Center experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- EPIC charting experience required
- Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
- Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
- Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol required
- Experience managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
- Experience with IV insulin protocols
- Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring and sheath removal experience preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to a high acuity MICU patient population
- Scrubs of any color permitted except reddish-orange
- Parking is facility paid
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- First-time travelers accepted with at least 2 years of ICU experience
- Local candidates not accepted
- Radius rule of 50 miles applies
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside the 50-mile radius
- Candidates must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility, including permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem roles
- RTO requests must be submitted upfront at time of consideration, as post-offer requests may not be accommodated
American Traveler Job ID #P-751929. 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 - Medical 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.