Travel ICU RN - $2,431 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with at least 2 years of ICU experience for a 12-hour day shift position at a Level IV Trauma Center.

Details

• Medsurg ICU setting with no cardiac interventions
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Patient population includes sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, ETOH/IVDA, SI, psych, and COVID cases
• Stable neuro patients including CVA (no interventions) and stable TBI
• Surgical patients include ortho and general surgery cases
• Performs manual proning and temporary pacemaker management
• Does not manage balloon pumps, hypothermia protocol, open hearts, neuro intervention, dialysis, or CRRT
• EPIC EMR used, experience preferred
• Uses Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
• 12-hour day shifts from 0700-1930 or night shifts 1900-0730
• Weekend rotation of 2 weekends per month, may be less depending on staffing
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required in turn with unit staff to PCU or ED inpatient hold zones
• No self-scheduling; schedule provided 6 weeks at a time

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Strong peripheral IV skills preferred
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required, including a pre-arrival exam
• Experience with invasive line management (CVP, A-lines)
• IV medication titration experience required
• Vent, trach, and high-flow BiPap management experience required
• Charge RN applicants must have prior charge nurse experience

Additional Information

• Supportive unit staffed with 24/7 HUC/unit secretary, RT, hospitalist, and telemetry tech coverage
• Intensivist on call 24/7 and may be onsite
• RNs responsible for their own central line draws; peripheral draws and STAT labs supported by phlebotomy and ICU staff
• Orientation includes 4 hours with a clinical educator covering badge, login, unit tour, and policies, plus 1 shift on the unit
• Holiday coverage expected for 1-2 holidays per contract
• RTO requests of up to 7 days can be approved
• Three 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch required per shift
• Scrubs must be any solid color
• Small hospital environment with a close-knit, family-like team culture
• Free parking available onsite
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level

American Traveler Job ID #P-779652. 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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