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Travel ACU/CCU RN - $2,416 per week

American Traveler
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
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: 04/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced travel RN for an ACU/CCU (ICU) position at a community hospital in Yakima, WA, requiring at least one prior travel assignment and strong critical care skills. Details Work in the ACU/CCU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 20 ICU beds Patient population includes CHF, respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, CVA overflow, post-cath patients (TR bands and femoral approach), and surgical patients (vascular, abdominal, GI) Procedures include chest tube management, wound vacs, dressing changes, and monitoring femoral arterial sheaths (travelers do not pull femoral sheaths) Common drips include diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, and heparin Blood product administration and BiPAP management required Preferred experience with arterial lines, Impella, and/or IABP EMR: Epic 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730) 36 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required Floating may be required to Tele, Telemetry 2EW, Med-Surg, and Neurology-Medical units No on-call responsibilities Requirements Active WA RN license or compact RN license (pending license accepted with proof of application and application date) Current certifications: BLS and ACLS Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Must have completed at least one prior travel nursing assignment Experience with chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring required Epic EMR experience required Additional Information Clinical interview via SimpliFi required, with final approval from the unit Two professional references required (supervisor level or above — Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, etc.); one reference may be submitted initially, with a second required prior to start Scrub color: any color, professional attire First-time travelers will not be considered for this position American Traveler Job ID P-685877. 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.