ICU Registered Nurse Job in Seattle, WA

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 91-day travel assignment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Pool. You will work 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with self-scheduling available. This position requires flexibility, including weekend and holiday shifts, with no on-call or standby duties.

Role Details

• Float pool assignment covering Critical Care Unit, Observation, Med Surg, General Surgery, Ortho Surgery, Short Stay Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Telemetry, and Progressive Care
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 depending on acuity, with 1:3 possible for lower acuity or transfer patients
• Proficiency required in titrating drips: Epi, Norepi, Dobutamine, Propofol, Esmolol, Hydromorphone, Midazolam, and CIS
• Experience with respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, high flow, BiPAP, and CPAP
• Ability to read telemetry strips; facility uses Phillips monitors with at least one monitor tech on unit
• Nurse aids typically available (1–2 depending on census); charge RN creates assignments at 6:45 PM for night shift

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience; high acuity experience preferred
• Prior floating experience required (float pool shifts, other facilities, or cross-unit floating)
• CRRT, Impella, ECMO, or IABP experience strongly preferred
• PA catheter experience preferred for device-trained candidates
• Active Washington State or Compact nursing license
• Current ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications
• EPIC charting system experience required
• BSN not required

Compensation & Details

Weekly pay: $2,399. Assignment starts October 26, 2026. Unit orientation includes General Hospital Orientation, Myles Modules, Cerner Validation class, and 2 on-unit orientation shifts. Royal Blue scrubs required. Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for assignments under 13 weeks).