Travel ICU RN - $2,419 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Silverdale, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a mixed medical/CV intensive care unit requiring WA or compact licensure and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a 24-bed mixed ICU (medical and cardiovascular) on the 4th floor
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2 for ICU acuity and 1:3-4 for PCU acuity
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, COVID, pneumonia, withdrawal, strokes post TNK administration, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and PA catheters
• Supports immediate open heart recovery, cath lab overflow, and post-surgical patients requiring longer recovery
• Utilizes Arctic Sun for post cardiac arrest patients
• RNs titrate all ICU drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and paralytics
• RNs set up, manage, and interpret telemetry monitors and strips independently
• Charge and resource nurse present on every shift; charge nurse does not take a patient load
• CNA support at a 1:12 ratio, with potential pulls for 1:1 sitters
• In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage 24/7 along with dedicated pharmacist and respiratory therapy support
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 12-hour day shifts from 7a-730p
• Self-scheduling in 6-week blocks, reviewed and balanced by management
• High need for weekend coverage, especially Sundays
• Holiday rotation required alongside permanent staff
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required, most often between 4th, 5th, or 6th floor critical care units or to the ER for patient holds

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CRRN and PCCN certifications preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience required
• Specialty skills preferred such as management of Swan-Ganz catheters, Prismaflex CRRT, IABP, and immediate open heart recovery
• EPIC experience preferred; may test out of EPIC training if used within the last year
• Driver's license required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include managing high-acuity ICU patients, titrating drips, and independently interpreting telemetry strips
• Orientation includes EPIC training modules, an 8-hour onboarding and education day, facility tours, and one shift with a preceptor
• Any professional color scrubs permitted
• Looking for candidates with a flexible, team-player mentality
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-776513. 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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