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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU Float Pool position requiring Epic experience and willingness to float among critical care units and a nearby facility.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital ICU Float Pool with assignments across Neuro, Trauma, Medical, Surgical, Cardiac ICUs, PCU/ACC/CCU, ED holding, Med Surg, and surge areas
• Night shifts are 12 hours in length
• Patient population includes COVID, neuro, trauma, sepsis, DKA, post-op cardiac cases, general surgery, and complex medical/surgical patients
• Care for post-op CVICU patients including CABG, TAVR, esophagectomy, thoracic and vascular surgeries, but not fresh CABG/TAVR or patients with ECMO, IABP, Impella, EVDs, post-TPA, or hypothermia protocol
• ICU patient ratios are 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratios are 1:4; ER holding ratios are based on acuity
• Possible float to a nearby facility located 2.5 miles away, with notification in advance
• Uses Epic for charting, with experience required
• Required to work every other weekend and may rarely be scheduled for consecutive weekends
• Three-week schedules are posted 7–10 days prior, with no self-scheduling options
• Complete required hospital and unit orientation prior to first shift
• Support includes 24/7 charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, intensivist, and on-call cardiologist
• Must document hourly rounding, complete whiteboard updates, and provide bedside shift reports
• Two-nurse verification required when wasting controlled medications
• Strict adherence to medication handling protocols required, including no unsecured storage
• Document pain assessments before and after administration of pain medications according to timing guidelines
• Breaks are required and enforced
• Professional scrubs of any color permitted
• Free parking is available in designated areas
• Time off requests over five days require manager approval

Requirements

• Active WA or Compact RN license
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience is required
• Strong ICU background and previous Float Pool experience required for first-time travelers
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start
• Required skills include cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy care, management of drains and trachs, chest and lumbar drains, and IV medication titration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-646254. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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