Travel ICU RN Float Pool - $2,292 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float Med Surg 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 to join a hospital's nursing float pool, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/ACC/CCUs, ED holding, and med surg units
• 12-hour day shifts, 48 hours per week
• Patient population includes COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical cases
• Care for patients with sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, DTs, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, GSW, MVA, strokes, TBI, and post-surgical patients
• CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgeries, and post-arrest cases
• Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol
• ICU ratio is 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio is 1:4; ER holding ratios based on level of care
• Uses Epic charting system
• Schedule set in 3-week blocks, provided 7-10 days in advance
• Every other weekend required, with rare back-to-back weekends possible
• No self-scheduling and no guaranteed patterned schedule
• May float to a nearby hospital approximately 2.5 miles away, with advance notice when needed

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 care, general drains, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, lumbar drains, and IV medication titration
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must pass required telemetry competency exam prior to start

Additional Information

• Support available from charge nurse, hospitalist, respiratory therapist, and intensivist 24/7; cardiologist on call 24/7 for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay units
• Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day of unit orientation (12 hours), and 1 additional 12-hour day on like units
• Daily responsibilities include completing whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside report
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting narcotics or benzodiazepines
• Pain documentation required before and after administering pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral)
• Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable
• Free parking available in designated areas
• 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-759605. 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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