About This Position
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
Length: 10 weeks
Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN with a WA or compact license for a mixed medical/CV intensive care unit requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience.
Acute care setting in a mixed ICU (medical and cardiovascular) on the 4th floor with 24 beds
Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 for ICU acuity and 1:3-4 for PCU acuity
Common diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, COVID, pneumonia, withdrawal, and post-TNK stroke patients
Manages complex interventions such as CRRT, IABP, Impella, PA catheters, and Arctic Sun cooling for post cardiac arrest patients
Cares for immediate open heart recovery patients, cath lab overflow, and post-surgical patients needing extended recovery
RNs titrate all ICU drips including sedation, vasoactive medications, and paralytics
RNs are responsible for setting up, managing, and interpreting telemetry monitors and strips
Charge and resource nurses staffed every shift, with charge nurses free of patient load
CNA support at a 1:12 ratio, with potential pulls for 1:1 sitters
In-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage 24/7 along with dedicated pharmacist and respiratory therapist support
Night shift schedule from 1900-0730 with self-scheduling reviewed by management in 6-week blocks
High weekend need, including frequent Sunday shifts
Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
No call or standby requirements
Floating required, most often to 4th, 5th, or 6th floor critical care units or to the ER for patient holds
Uses EPIC EMR system
Active WA or Compact RN license required
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required
Specialty skills preferred: management of Swan-Ganz catheters, Prismaflex CRRT, IABP, and immediate open heart recovery
CRRN and PCCN certifications preferred but not required
Driver's license required at time of consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Set up, manage, and interpret telemetry monitors and strips independently
Provide critical care nursing across a variety of complex diagnoses and post-surgical recovery needs
Work alongside a dedicated charge and resource nurse, in-house intensivist, pharmacist, and 24/7 respiratory therapy support
Unit orientation includes EPIC training modules, an 8-hour onboarding and education day, facility tours, and one shift with a preceptor
Candidates with recent EPIC experience within the last year may test out of EMR training
Any professional color scrubs are acceptable
Looking for candidates with a flexible, team-oriented mindset
First-time travelers may be considered
Experience
RN License, BLS Certification, Critical & intensive care, ACLS Certification, Acute care facility experience, Driver's License, NIHSS Certification
