Travel ICU Float Pool RN - $2,292 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: 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 seeking an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position requiring 1 year of ICU experience and the ability to float across multiple critical care units.

Details

• Float pool position covering ICU, PCU/CCU, CVICU, and ED holding areas within the hospital
• Cares for critical care patients including COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, surgical, and CVICU post-op cases (CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgeries)
• Does not manage fresh CABG/TAVR patients, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or devices such as ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol
• Patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:4 in PCU/ACC/CCU, with ER holding ratios based on level of care
• Requires Epic EMR experience
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, scheduled every other weekend with occasional back-to-back weekends
• Schedules are created in 3-week blocks and provided 7-10 days in advance with no self-scheduling
• Floats to Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU, CCU, PCU/ACC, ED Holding, Med Surg units, and surge areas as needed
• May occasionally float to a nearby sister hospital approximately 2.5 miles away with advance notice
• 24/7 support available from Hospitalist, RT, and Intensivist, with Cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and Cardiac Short Stay

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration
• Epic charting experience required
• Must complete and pass a Traveler Telemetry Competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Responsible for hourly rounding, whiteboard documentation, and bedside shift report
• Must document pain assessments before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Saline flushes are considered medication and must not be left at bedside or in scrub pockets
• Medications must not be left in an unlocked cart
• Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day (12 hours) of ICU unit orientation, and 1 day (12 hours) on like units
• 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-758877. 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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