Full employer posting
Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a float pool position requiring 1+ year of ICU experience and WA or compact RN licensure. Details Float pool position covering all ICUs, PCU/CCUs, and ED holding within the facility Occasional floating to a nearby sister hospital (~2.5 miles away) with advance notice Cares for patients with COVID, neuro, trauma, medical, and surgical conditions including sepsis, pneumonia, DKA, multi-system failure, spinal injuries, strokes, TBI, and post-cath patients CVICU patients include post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, and thoracic/vascular surgeries Not expected to care for fresh CABG/TAVR, EVDs, post-TPA patients, or patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, or hypothermia protocol devices ICU patient ratio is 1:2; PCU/ACC/CCU ratio is 1:4; ED holding ratios based on patient acuity 12-hour night shifts, working every other weekend with occasional back-to-back weekends Schedules are built in 3-week blocks with no self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule Epic charting system used, experience required Requirements Active WA state or compact RN license BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required Strong ICU and float pool experience required for first-time travelers to be considered Skilled in cardiac rhythm interpretation, vent and BiPAP management, invasive line management, ostomy and drain care, tracheostomy and chest tube care, lumbar drain management, and IV medication titration Must complete and pass a telemetry competency exam prior to start Additional Information Supported by charge nurse, hospitalist, RT, and intensivist coverage 24/7, with cardiologist on call for CVICU, CCU, and cardiac short stay Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, 1 day of unit orientation, and 1 additional day on like units Responsibilities include maintaining whiteboards, hourly rounding documentation, and bedside shift report Must follow medication safety protocols including two-nurse verification for wasting controlled substances and proper pain medication documentation timing Scrubs of any professional color are permitted Free parking available in designated areas Time off requests beyond 5 days require manager approval First-time travelers considered with strong ICU and float pool background