Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,272 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Yakima, Washington.Job Description & Requirements Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, days

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN with at least one prior travel assignment, ACLS / BLS, and multi-patient critical care expertise for 12-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities Work in a 20-bed ICU / CCU within an Advanced Care Unit

Care for patients with heart failure, respiratory distress, ACS, arrhythmias, DM, post-cath, surgical, and post-neuro cases

Typical ICU nurse-to-patient ratio is 2 : 1, with 1 : 1 for higher acuity

Occasional assignment to telemetry or step-down with 4 : 1 or 4–5 : 1 ratios depending on shift

Monitor and manage a variety of critical care drips and interventions including diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin

12-hour day shift schedule with every other weekend and holiday rotation

Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps, Omnicell, and Phillips monitors

Floating required to Telemetry, Med-Surg, and Neurology-Medical units, with travelers first to float

Join a multidisciplinary team including CNAs, HUCs, phlebotomy, IV / VAT team, hospitalists, telemetry techs, respiratory therapy, and intensivist support

RNs review and chart on telemetry strips for assigned patients

Unit support includes phlebotomy and respiratory therapy available 24 / 7

Two-shift unit-based orientation in addition to general hospital onboarding

Required scrub attire is any professional color

Free employee parking provided

Approval for up to 7 days off requested during contract

Previous travel experience highly valued and required

Requirements Active WA or compact RN license in hand or proof of application if pending

Current ACLS and BLS certifications required

Minimum of two years recent ICU experience required

Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment (no first-time travelers)

Proficiency with chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and femoral sheath monitoring

EMR experience with Epic strongly preferred

Art line, Impella, and IABP experience preferred

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-620064. 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

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.