Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Puyallup, 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU Nurse Intensive Care Unit Puyallup, WA.
This facility is seeking an experienced ICU Nurse to provide high-quality care in a Level III Trauma Center. The role involves managing critically ill patients with diverse diagnoses in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including patient assessment, ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and invasive line management.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Education Requirements: Valid nursing license in the state of Washington
- Degree Requirements: RN (Registered Nurse)
- Location Requirements: Must have current license to practice in Washington state
- Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required, with at least 1 year specific to ICU settings
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Responsibilities include: patient monitoring and assessment, ventilator management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, invasive line management, IV medication titration, and patient education
- Support within the Department: Techs (ICU: 1:14), Hospitalist 24/7, Intensivist 24/7
- Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic health record, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing system
- Supportive float assignment possible within scope of practice and scope of care
- Orientation: 2 days hospital orientation and 1 day on assigned unit
- Support within the Department: Techs, hospitalists, intensivists, and other clinical staff available 24/7
- Additional clinical responsibilities: appropriate management of COVID, respiratory failure, sepsis, CVA, post-operative care, and trauma patients in a comprehensive ICU setting
- Travel transportation will include intra-hospital patient movement, including ED, PACU, MRI, CT, and other inpatient units. Night shift ACLS RN role with flexible transport duties.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1332833. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus