Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Burien, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU/PCU Unit

• Beds: 10 ICU, 21 PCU
• Nurse:Patient Ratio:
  • ICU: 2:1 (normal), 3:1 (stretch)
  • PCU: 3:1 (normal), 4:1 (stretch)
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Common Diagnoses:
  COVID-19, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, sepsis, DKA
• Required Skills/Experience:
  Ventilator management, cath lab recovery, therapeutic hypothermia
• Drip Titration: Yes
  • Common Drips: Propofol, Versed, Fentanyl, Precedex, Levophed, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Bumex, Insulin, Amiodarone
• Leadership:
  • Charge Nurse: 24 hrs (may take assignment)
  • House Supervisor: 1500–0700
• Support Staff:
  • Nurse Aides: PCU 1:8, rarely in ICU
  • Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Providers:
  • Intensivist: 0800–1500
  • Hospitalist: 24 hrs
• Equipment: Ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, High-flow oxygen
• Monitoring: Remote monitor techs; RNs read their own telemetry strips
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, centralized scheduling
• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Rotated with permanent staff
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating:
  • Med/Surg/Tele (1:5)
  • Telemetry (1:4–5)
  • ED boarding
  • PCU (1:3–4)
• Scrubs: Any professional color allowed

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus