Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float - $2,671 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT CRITICAL CARE FLOAT RN CONTRACT – MOUNT VERNON, WA

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Critical Care Float Registered Nurse (RN) in Mount Vernon, Washington (Skagit County / Pacific Northwest region nestled between Puget Sound and the Cascade foothills). Operating across acute critical care and medical-surgical telemetry nursing units at a 137-bed regional acute care hospital, this specialty assignment features a balanced 36-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,671/WEEK)! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! 1 MAJOR HOLIDAY RTO APPROVED UPFRONT! FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS & TRAVEL PAIRS WELCOME! NO RADIUS RESTRICTIONS! BLOCK SCHEDULING DISCUSSED IN INTERVIEW! FAST-TRACK SUBMITTAL WITH WA LICENSE IN HAND! This vital float pool role provides dynamic, high-impact clinical coverage between the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and acute Medical-Surgical (M/S) units based on daily hospital census and acuity needs. If you are a flexible acute care nurse skilled in mechanical ventilation, continuous vasoactive drip titrations, arterial line surveillance, complex medical-surgical recovery, and acute telemetry looking to earn $2,671/week in the scenic Pacific Northwest, this assignment is built for you!

PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,671.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $39.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $58.50/hr
• (Local clinicians accepted with no radius restriction at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (ASAP start / November 23, 2026).
• Block Scheduling: Open to discussion and consideration during the clinical manager interview.
• On-Call Requirements:NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation; facility will approve 1 major holiday RTO (must be disclosed upfront at the time of submission).
• Department Setting & Assignment Scope: Critical Care Float Pool (Dept: Float RN / 87300). Floats primarily between the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and acute Medical-Surgical (M/S) units according to shift-by-shift census and acuity demands.
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Direct nursing management for adult critical care patients across medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU populations.
  • Mechanical ventilator management, endotracheal tube care, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy.
  • Invasive hemodynamic surveillance: arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP), and continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring.
  • Continuous titration of critical care continuous IV infusions: vasopressors, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, continuous insulin infusions, and sedatives/analgesics.
  • Management of severe sepsis and septic shock bundles, acute respiratory failure, DKA protocols, and multi-system organ dysfunction.
  • Acute stroke assessments adhering to NIHSS guidelines, routine neuro checks, and post-procedural recoveries.
  • Med-Surg care delivery: managing complex medication administration, post-operative surgical recoveries, sterile dressing changes, surgical drains, and telemetry monitoring.
  • Active participation in code blue responses, rapid response team activations, and emergency bedside interventions.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient ICU / Critical Care RN clinical experience (first-time travel nurses accepted).
• Licensure: Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) License strictly in hand at submission (with active Nursys report).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.
• Travel Pairs: Travel pairs are welcomed and accepted for submission.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized critical care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (Dept: Float RN / 87300 / Skagit County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting ASAP / November 23, 2026 (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:00; every other weekend required). ️ Holiday RTO & Scheduling Policy: Facility allows 1 approved major holiday RTO (must be disclosed at the time of submission); open to discussing block scheduling during the manager interview. Candidate & Travel Pair Policy: Locals accepted (no mileage radius restriction); first-time travelers accepted; travel pairs are welcomed. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Floating Requirement: Structured to float dynamically between the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Medical-Surgical (M/S) units based on departmental operational needs. Mandatory Submittal Credentials (Strict Hard Stop): Active Washington RN license strictly in hand at submittal. Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at submittal. Comprehensive resume documenting acute ICU critical care competency and willingness to float to M/S. 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching critical care specialty. Onboarding & Facility Guidelines: Orientation modules completed via Symplr (first 16 hours non-billable). Flu vaccine required (medical and religious declination exemptions allowed). COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline. Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO), including the allowed single major holiday, must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.

About First Connect Health

Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus