Travel High Acuity Float Pool ICU RN - $2,362 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• 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: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a High Acuity Float Pool position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and prior floating experience.

Details

• High Acuity Float Pool position in an acute care hospital setting
• Floats across Critical Care, Observation, Med Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry and Progressive Care units
• Patient population includes medical, surgical, neuro and cardiac diagnoses
• Standard AACN CCU staffing with 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios, up to 1:3 for lower acuity or transfer-ready patients
• Responsible for titrating drips including Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, Propofol, Esmolol, Hydromorphone, Midazolam, and CIS
• Unit utilizes Phillips monitors with Monitor Techs, and RNs are expected to read telemetry strips
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes ventilators, high flow, BiPap, and CPAP
• Night shift schedule from 7p-730a with self-scheduling available
• 3 weekend shifts required per schedule and holiday coverage required
• No call or standby requirements
• Charge RN/Resource role is supernumerary and does not take a patient assignment
• Nurse aides available at a ratio of 1-2 depending on daily census
• EPIC EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, high acuity experience preferred
• Prior floating experience required, including float pool shifts or floating between units/facilities
• EPIC charting experience required
• Device training in CRRT, Impella, ECMO, IABP, or PA catheters is a plus but not required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across multiple hospital units as part of the float pool team
• Participate in General Hospital Orientation (GHO) held weekly on Mondays
• Complete unit orientation consisting of 2 shifts in the ICU plus Myles Modules and Cerner Validation class
• Scrub color for this unit is Royal Blue
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet the floating and ICU experience requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-765715. 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 Float

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