Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,196 per week

Travel ICU RN assignment in Aberdeen, WA. Start date 10/05/2026, 13‑week duration, 36 hours per week (12‑hour night shifts). Employment type: Travel.

About the role

The ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit, assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life‑support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in 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, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions; notify providers of status changes.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery catheters).
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding 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.
• Engage in quality‑improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope and comply with hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Critical thinking and strong clinical judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and service excellence.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lb), push, pull, bend.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse personnel.
• Technical/motor skills for fine manipulation and equipment use.
• Capacity to handle frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, and work with varying supervision.
• Ability to maintain continuous concentration and attention to detail.
• Visual acuity and effective communication.

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.
• Referral bonus.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• License and certification reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Cancellation protection.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.

Pay

Pay is highly competitive for travel professionals. The package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

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