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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring an active OR RN license, 2 years of ICU experience, and recent Epic experience.
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Work in the Neuro ICU of a Level II Trauma Center hospital
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Diverse ICU patient population including neuro, cardiac, trauma, and medical cases
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Common diagnoses include GIB, ETOH withdrawal, DKA, sepsis, COVID, ARDS, CHF, CKD, AKI, post cardiac arrest, MSOF, CVA, and ICH
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Patient ratio of 1:2
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Uses Epic EMR system
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Day shift schedule of 3x12 hours from 19:00-07:30
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36 guaranteed hours per week
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Weekend flexibility required based on unit needs
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required between CVICU and NTICU, as well as Telemetry, Acute Care (neurology, surgical, ortho/med), Observation, and ED boarding
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Occasional floating to University District facility may be required
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4-hour orientation provided for floating assignments
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Common equipment includes PA catheters, Impella devices, ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Zoll cooling catheters, and Arctic Sun pads
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Performs specialized procedures including chest tube insertion, central line placement, PICC insertion, bedside tracheostomy, intubation, and post cardiac arrest cooling catheter placement
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Active OR RN license required
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Washington RN license (temporary or permanent) required; pending license applications accepted with potential start date delay of up to 8 weeks
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BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be in hand before start date
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TNCC/TCAR, CCRN, CSC, SCRN, and TCRN certifications preferred
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with 1 year as permanent staff prior to travel assignments
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Candidates with 1.5 years of similar ICU experience may be considered
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Recent Epic EMR experience required
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Previous trauma experience required
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Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
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2-3 completed travel assignments preferred
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Skilled in ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
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Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and multi-system organ failure
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Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management and post-neurosurgery care
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Skilled in hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun management and thermoregulation
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Skilled in continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drip titration, and emergency medication administration
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Skilled in ABG interpretation and suctioning (ETT, NT)
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Skilled in IV insulin protocols and chronic/acute renal failure management
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Skilled in pre/post cardiac catheterization care and sheath removal
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Two professional references from the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor
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Provide comprehensive ICU nursing care across a diverse patient population including neuro, cardiac, and trauma cases
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Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal, central line placement, PICC insertion, bedside tracheostomy, and intubation
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Serve as backup support for the Hospital Cardiac Arrest Team and Massive Transfusion Team
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Facility is a nonprofit, Level II Trauma Center with 385 staffed beds
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Any scrub color is acceptable
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Free parking provided
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
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Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
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Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
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Orientation sessions held bi-weekly on Mondays
