Intensive Care Unit RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Ellensburg, WA for RNs

We are seeking a dedicated RN-ICU for an exciting travel assignment in Ellensburg, WA. This RN-ICU position offers you the opportunity to deliver critical care in a dynamic intensive care unit, providing essential services to patients in a supportive, community-focused environment. The facility is an independent, rural hospital with a network of clinics and specialty services, dedicated to compassionate care across all stages of life, including prenatal, birthing, palliative, and hospice services. You will join a team that values collaboration and patient-centered care, serving a diverse population in a welcoming setting with access to outdoor recreation and small-town charm. Required qualifications include a current Registered Nurse (RN) license, experience in acute care or intensive care, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is preferred. New graduates may be considered for resident nurse roles, but at least 12 months of clinical experience is recommended for staff nurse or charge nurse positions. Recommended skills include excellent communication, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing learning. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport career app, and the assurance of working with a publicly traded company known for high ethical standards. Ellensburg, WA, is known for its vibrant downtown, outdoor activities like hiking and fishing, and annual events that bring the community together. Enjoy the blend of scenic beauty and friendly neighborhoods while advancing your career in critical care nursing. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Ellensburg, WA.

skills checklist within 12 mos reference dated within 12 mos previous travel Skills required: chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, preferred – Art line, Impella and/or IABP experience preferredl Patient Types: CHF, Respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, blood product administration, bipap, CVA overflow, post-cath patients – will see TR bands and the femoral approach; can see femoral sheaths but travelers will not pull them, some surgical patients – vascular, abdominal, GI, etc., drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin

skills checklist within 12 mos reference dated within 12 mos previous travel Skills required: chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, preferred – Art line, Impella and/or IABP experience preferredl Patient Types: CHF, Respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, blood product administration, bipap, CVA overflow, post-cath patients – will see TR bands and the femoral approach; can see femoral sheaths but travelers will not pull them, some surgical patients – vascular, abdominal, GI, etc., drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin

skills checklist within 12 mos reference dated within 12 mos previous travel Skills required: chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, preferred – Art line, Impella and/or IABP experience preferredl Patient Types: CHF, Respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, blood product administration, bipap, CVA overflow, post-cath patients – will see TR bands and the femoral approach; can see femoral sheaths but travelers will not pull them, some surgical patients – vascular, abdominal, GI, etc., drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin

skills checklist within 12 mos reference dated within 12 mos previous travel Skills required: chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, preferred – Art line, Impella and/or IABP experience preferredl Patient Types: CHF, Respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, blood product administration, bipap, CVA overflow, post-cath patients – will see TR bands and the femoral approach; can see femoral sheaths but travelers will not pull them, some surgical patients – vascular, abdominal, GI, etc., drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin

skills checklist within 12 mos reference dated within 12 mos previous travel Skills required: chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, preferred – Art line, Impella and/or IABP experience preferredl Patient Types: CHF, Respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, blood product administration, bipap, CVA overflow, post-cath patients – will see TR bands and the femoral approach; can see femoral sheaths but travelers will not pull them, some surgical patients – vascular, abdominal, GI, etc., drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin

skills checklist within 12 mos reference dated within 12 mos previous travel Skills required: chest tubes, wound vacs, dressing changes, monitoring femoral arterial sheaths, preferred – Art line, Impella and/or IABP experience preferredl Patient Types: CHF, Respiratory distress, ACS, A-fib RVR, DM, blood product administration, bipap, CVA overflow, post-cath patients – will see TR bands and the femoral approach; can see femoral sheaths but travelers will not pull them, some surgical patients – vascular, abdominal, GI, etc., drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, nitro, heparin

Join our team as an RN-ICU nurse in Wenatchee, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a Magnet-recognized teaching hospital known for its advanced service lines and commitment to excellence in healthcare. The facility provides a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a difference in patient care. To qualify for this RN-ICU position, you must have a current RN license, a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR). Critical care certification (CCRN) is preferred but not required. Strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a dedication to patient-centered care are essential. Wenatchee, WA, is a beautiful city nestled in the heart of Washington State. Known for its stunning outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports, Wenatchee offers a vibrant community with excellent dining and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty and friendly atmosphere while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Wenatchee, WA, and experience the benefits of working with AMN Healthcare, including excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support.

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

*CLINICAL INTERVIEWING* NOTE FOR THIS POSITION: Traveler would relieve the nurse on shift for breaks on units for PCU/MedSurg/ED Hold and at times may take on shifts as a traditional traveler on the unit. Level III Trauma Center Beds: 375 Licensed Beds General Information Will float within scope and below Areas of float need: MSICU: 40 beds CVICU: 10 (no specific CVICU experience needed, just added for bed count visibility) PCU: 40 beds 2R PCU Obs: 18 Beds OBS South when open for overflow can increase to 27 total beds CCU: 30 beds Medical: 89 beds Surgical: 55 beds Flex Unit: 9 beds (consists of PCU and MS patients) Inpatient Rehab: 47 beds on two floors ER holding unit (Patients waiting on a bed) Any COVID overflow Minimum experience: ICU: 2 years of ICU experience PCU/PCU ER holds: 2 years of PCU experience MS: 2 years in acute care setting First time traveler: Yes Could float for partial shifts Patient Ratios: ICU 1:2 based on acuity PCU and CCU 1:4 depending on acuity or if patient discharging Medical and Surgical 1:5 If PCU floated to MS- will have a 1:5 ratio Rehab: 1:8 team model (RN, LPN, Tech) Patient Types the Travelers are Expected to Care For: ICU: 14 beds Respiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, Complicated Post-operative Patients, CVA’s, Flap surgeries, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDA Higher Level Therapies: Rotoprone, Manual Prone, Hypothermia Protocol, CRRT, TPA, Flap Surgeries (will not take these patients) No craniotomies, major traumas, or major cardiothoracic PCU: 40 beds: 2R Obs 18 beds Respiratory compromise, Sepsis, renal failure, bleeding disorders, general medical/surgical patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia, General, ortho cases Med-Surg: Medical: 89 beds Surgical: 55 beds MS Oncology: Oncology: Neutropenic, post-op Psych General Medical Surgical: post-op, COPD, CHF, Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, COVID COVID is common on this floor. MS Ortho: Total joints, post-surgical patients, general medical overflow MS Palliative: General Medical: pneumonia, sepsis, CHF, COPD, AKI, DVT, PE, occasionally surgical, COVID Rehab: 47 beds on two floors Neuro: Stroke, Spinal Cord injury, TBI, Multi-Trauma, Post Covid, Post ICU Vents, Traches are on the unit Respiratory therapy works to give “just in time” training Med-Surg level acuity type patients ED Holding This will be the primary unit the traveler will be working (per NM 1/21/2025) Will have mixed diagnosis ICU patients 1:2; PCU 1:4; MS 1:5 ICU & PCU nurses will have a 1:5 assignment if MS Will have isolation patients, non-ambulatory patients Is a fast-paced unit Traveler will need to be flexible and resourceful ACLS Transport This RN will transport patients throughout the entire hospital. This would include all inpatient units, ED, CT, MRI, Nuc Med, PACU, Cath Lab, etc. Night shift ACLS RN. After 2300 the transports slow way down and at that time we want the ACLS RN to go down to ED Holds Area and be a resource to help assist that unit with breaks, med administration, etc when they are not transporting someone. Typically the day shift ACLS RNs start getting busy right at 0730-0800 and never slow down the rest of the day. Support on Unit: Techs ICU: 1:14 PCU: 1:10 MS: 1:8-10 RT 24/7 Hospitalist 24/7 Intensivist 24/7 Certifications: ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Med-Surg: BLS, NIHSS Skills required ICU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Vent management, invasive line management, ostomy, general drains, trachs PCU: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Chest tubes, lumbar drains, traches, IV med titration (Amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin, heparin) Med-Surg: IVs, PCAs, Chest Tubes, drains, ostomies, IV ABX All clinicians must also have good communication and patient teaching/education skills Charting System: EPIC Alaris Pyxis Scheduling: ASK IF INTERESTED IN 48-HR CONTRACT Must call RMC staffing office at least 30-45 mins to get assignment each shift. (Preferred Option) Number given during orientation. Assignment also post outside the door of the House Supervisor’s office. Must be on time to the correct unit by 0700 or 1900 Cannot clock in before 0653/1853 Weekends will vary depending on the needs of the unit. Schedule provided 3 weeks at a time, received around 10 days prior to schedule beginning No holiday requests, self scheduling, on-call Approve time off up to 5 days, additional days email NM Todd Murray If requesting time off, must be willing to add to the end of the assignment Orientation 2 days of hospital orientation: login access, modules, etc 1 day on assigned unit Entitled to receive 4h of orientation to other units, when the traveler floats there Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Other notes Please ask these questions to the candidate and reply with their answers, verbatim, if possible, to the offer email: What role as a caregiver do you play in making sure the patient fully understands their care plan? What tools and measures have you found useful in supporting the patient’s understanding of their care plan? Customer service and teamwork is huge (Positive Attitude every day at work) Reach out to Leadership team anytime. Must fill out white boards and update regularly (very important), do and document hourly rounding, and give bedside report Saline Flushes considered medication. Do not leave at the bedside or in your scrub pocket Do not leave medications in unlocked cart. When wasting medications, two-nurse verification is required. (Narcotics, Benzodiazepine, etc.) Documenting pain before and after giving pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral No phones on the unit. Breaks are required Scrubs – any color, except camo, must look professional

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Join our team as a Travel RN-ICU in Puyallup, WA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The facility is a teaching hospital known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and advanced medical practices. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Recommended skills include experience with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and managing complex patient cases. Familiarity with the latest ICU protocols and procedures is a plus. Puyallup, WA, offers a vibrant community with a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks, local dining, and cultural events. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest while advancing your career. Apply now to join this Travel RN-ICU assignment in Puyallup, WA, and benefit from excellent compensation, dedicated recruiters, and the support of AMN Healthcare.

Trios Health, formerly Kennewick General Hospital, is a multi-faceted healthcare system located in southeastern Washington, primarily serving the Tri-Cities—Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland—and surrounding communities. What began as a small hometown hospital founded by a dedicated legion of Kennewick residents over 60 years ago has grown with the community that built it. Today, Trios Health is anchored by its new Trios Southridge Hospital and remains deeply connected to its community roots, but with the ability to offer a lifetime of care across a broad spectrum of healthcare specialties and services. In fact, we’ve built what has become one of Eastern Washington’s largest multi-specialty medical groups. And we’ve been careful to weave a strong thread of human compassion through the fabric of our culture. The result is an array of complementary inpatient and outpatient services—provided by passionate, empathetic people—that combine to provide holistic medical care for patients facing a variety of health challenges. Your total health—mind, body, and spirit—is our priority. Continuing to evolve so that we’re ready with the right healthcare services, available and accessible when your life calls for them, is our commitment to you, the community we call home. Located in southeastern Washington, serving Tri-Cities- Kennewick, Pasco, & Richland 111 beds Services include ED, Family Medicine, Ortho/Joint replacements, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, and more Teaching Hospital Kennewick, WA Largest of the Tri-Cities 25 square miles of beautiful recreational landscape Home to 3 golf courses 27 public parks Heart of Washington Wine Country 3 hours from Seattle and Portland 2 hours from Spokane Direct flights from Tri-Cities Airport to 10 major U.S. hubs

Floating: Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU CCU (cardiac step down) PCU/ACC ED Holding Med Surg Units Any open surge areas for above units Traveler could float to Allenmore Hospital as needed, around 2.5 miles away. This is not common but is a possibility. Travelers should be notified in advance if they are needed at Allenmore. Orientation: 1 day general hospital orientation 1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on ICU unit 1 day of 12 hours on like units Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Other notes: Scrubs: Any color, professional Parking: Free within designated areas Must fill out whiteboards, do and document hourly rounding, give bedside report Saline Flushes considered medication. Do not leave at the bedside or in your scrub pocket Do not leave medications in unlocked cart. When wasting medications, two-nurse verification is required. (Narcotics, Benzodiazepine, etc.) Documenting pain before and after giving pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral Breaks are required

Floating: Neuro/Trauma/Medical/Cardiac ICU CCU (cardiac step down) PCU/ACC ED Holding Med Surg Units Any open surge areas for above units Traveler could float to Allenmore Hospital as needed, around 2.5 miles away. This is not common but is a possibility. Travelers should be notified in advance if they are needed at Allenmore. Orientation: 1 day general hospital orientation 1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on ICU unit 1 day of 12 hours on like units Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Other notes: Scrubs: Any color, professional Parking: Free within designated areas Must fill out whiteboards, do and document hourly rounding, give bedside report Saline Flushes considered medication. Do not leave at the bedside or in your scrub pocket Do not leave medications in unlocked cart. When wasting medications, two-nurse verification is required. (Narcotics, Benzodiazepine, etc.) Documenting pain before and after giving pain medication (30 minutes for IV, 1 hour for oral Breaks are required

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.