ICU RN Job in Seattle, WA

Virginia Mason Medical Center is seeking an RN for a night shift position in the ICU float pool. This 91-day travel assignment runs 3x12 shifts per week at $2,390 weekly pay, with a start date of November 9, 2026.

Role Overview

You will float across multiple critical care units including the ICU, Critical Care Unit, Observation, Med Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry, and Progressive Care. Self-scheduling is available, though your schedule will include 3 weekend shifts and required holiday coverage. There is no on-call or standby requirement.

Patient Care Details

Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 depending on acuity, with 1:3 assignments possible for lower acuity cases. Charge nurses and resource nurses are assignment-free. Nurse aids (typically 1–2) support the unit daily. Assignments are created by the charge RN at 0645 for day shift and 1845 for night shift; you will choose your assignments from available options.

Clinical Requirements

You must have a minimum of 2 years ICU experience, with high-acuity background preferred. You will be comfortable titrating drips including Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, Propofol, Esmolol, Hydromorphone, Midazolam, and CIS. Experience with ventilators, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, CPAP, and Phillips monitors is essential; you must be able to read cardiac strips with at least one monitor tech available. Night shift candidates with CRRT, Impella, ECMO, IABP, or PA catheter experience are preferred. Common patient diagnoses include medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac cases.

System & Certification Requirements

EPIC charting experience and prior float pool or multi-unit floating experience are required. You must hold current ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications. A Washington state or Compact nursing license is required. Orientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and 2 on-unit ICU orientation shifts. Dress code is royal blue scrubs.