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American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neuro ICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/01/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: TravelJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU – Olympia, WA 98506
Start Date: December 1, 2026
Location: Olympia, Washington
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Patient ratios typically 1:2, with occasional 1:3-4 for downgraded patients awaiting transfer. Every other weekend required. Floating to similar units (PCU, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Medical-Surgical Neuro) is required within scope of practice.
Highlights: 91-day travel assignment at a 325-bed short-term acute care facility
Work with high-acuity neuro patients including CVA, traumatic brain injury, post-craniotomy, and spinal cord injury cases Manage general ICU patients including sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleeds, and COVID-19 Utilize advanced equipment including ventilators, external ventricular drains (EVDs), ICP bolts, pacemakers, thermoregulation devices, and NXStage CRRTComprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams Epic charting system with 24-hour orientation provided
Requirements:
  • Active Washington State RN license or compact license (must be in hand at submission)
  • Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required; strong neuro experience strongly preferredBLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CCRN preferred
  • Epic charting system experience required
  • Proficiency in critical care skills including arterial line management, ventilator care, central line management, continuous IV sedation, EVD management, ICP monitoring, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia management, vasoactive drip titration, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
  • All time-off requests must be submitted with initial application; must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays
  • Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required
Why Join Us? This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-equipped neuro-trauma ICU with a daily census of 18-19 patients across 21 beds. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex neurological and critical care cases while receiving strong interdisciplinary support. The position provides competitive compensation and the opportunity to enhance your critical care expertise in a collaborative environment. American Consultants Job ID #19488140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About American Consultants Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. xevrcyc We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits:
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Weekly pay
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

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