ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Tacoma, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,155/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.86
- Weekly
- $2,155
- Yearly (full-time)
- $112,060
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.86/hour — about the same as the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 129 of them in Tacoma.
- Pay in these listings: $29.25 – $108/hour, median $63.70/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 161 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as an ICU Registered Nurse in Tacoma, Washington. You will care for critically ill adults with conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, GI bleeds, stable neurological injuries, and post-surgical needs in a six-bed medical-surgical ICU. Your responsibilities will include managing ventilators, tracheostomies, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, invasive lines, temporary pacemakers, cardiac rhythms, and titrated IV medications. The schedule includes 12-hour day shifts, with occasional assignments to the PCU or inpatient hold areas as unit needs require. This small-hospital setting offers a family feel, free parking, 24/7 respiratory and hospitalist support, and an opportunity to become part of the team.Weather:
Tacoma typically offers cool, crisp conditions with a mix of cloudy skies, light rain, and occasional sunny breaks around this time of year. Comfortable layers and a waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the area.Fun Things To Do:
- Waterfront Stroll: Explore Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront, parks, and views of Puget Sound.
- Arts and Culture: Visit the Museum of Glass and browse Tacoma’s museum district.
- Outdoor Adventure: Hike, walk, or visit the wildlife area at Point Defiance Park.
- Day Trip to Mount Rainier: Spend the day exploring scenic trails and viewpoints around Mount Rainier.
- Day Trip to Seattle: Enjoy museums, waterfront attractions, markets, and city views in Seattle.
Job Specifics:
City/State: Tacoma, WashingtonShift: 12-hour days
Weekly Hours: 36
Duration: 13 weeks
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