Travel ICU Float Pool RN - $2,431 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: 01/11/2027
• 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: Jan 11, 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 ICUs, PCU/ACC, CCU, and ED holding areas
• Patient population includes COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical cases such as sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, strokes, TBI, and post-cath patients
• CVICU caseload includes post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgery patients
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients with ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices
• ICU ratio 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio 1:4; ED holding ratio based on patient acuity
• 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, with rare back-to-back weekend possibility
• Schedules made in 3-week blocks, released 7-10 days in advance; no self-scheduling
• May float to Allenmore Hospital (~2.5 miles away) on rare occasions with advance notice
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain care, trach and chest tube care, lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must complete and pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Daily responsibilities include whiteboard updates, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside report
• Support available on the unit includes Charge Nurse, Hospitalist, RT, and Intensivist 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 similar units
• Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Pain must be documented before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• 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-771891. 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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