Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,161 per week

Specialty: ICU – Intensive Care Unit | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 10/12/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week (12‑hour night shifts) | Employment Type: Travel | Company: Fusion Medical Staffing | Location: Facility in Kennewick, WA

About the role

The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. This role encompasses assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life‑support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in high‑acuity settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high‑acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• One year of recent experience as an ICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with Washington state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications.

Preferred qualifications

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• TNCC, NIHSS certification.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position.

Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficiency in following written and verbal instructions and basic PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lb), push, pull, and bend.
• Interpersonal skill to work effectively with a variety of personnel and maintain a positive attitude.
• Technical ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, and assist with procedures and equipment.
• Capacity to cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, and work with varying supervision levels.
• Ability to maintain continuous concentration to detail and handle irregular activity schedules.
• Visual acuity and effective communication for sensory requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.
• Day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships, awards, exclusive discounts.
• Mileage reimbursement, weekly pay, cancellation protection, guaranteed hours, employee assistance programs, continuing education.

Pay

Competitive travel pay with a tax‑free stipend (amount to be determined). Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week.

Schedule

13‑week assignment, 12‑hour night shifts, totaling 36 hours per week.