Travel ACU/CCU RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Yakima
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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 seeking 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 a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience. 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, and select surgical patients (vascular, abdominal, GI) - Procedures and skills include chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, and blood product administration - Common drips include diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitroglycerin, and heparin; BiPAP management also required - Preferred experience with arterial lines, Impella, and/or IABP - EMR: Epic experience required - 12-hour night shifts, 1900–0730 (36 hours/week) - Every other weekend rotation required - No on-call responsibilities - Floating required to Tele, Telemetry 2EW, Med-Surg, and Neurology-Medical units Requirements - Active WA state RN license or compact RN license (pending license with proof of application accepted) - Current certifications: BLS and ACLS - Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required - Candidates must have completed at least one prior travel assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered - Proficiency with chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, and femoral arterial sheath monitoring - Epic EMR experience required - At least one supervisor-level reference (charge nurse, manager, director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference will be needed prior to start Additional Information - Candidate will monitor post-cath patients including TR bands and femoral sheath patients; travelers will not pull femoral sheaths - Clinical interview via SimpliFi required, followed by unit final approval - Any color scrubs acceptable; professional appearance required American Traveler Job ID P-685876. 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.

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