Travel RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Spokane, Washington

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You'll provide critical care to patients in intensive care units on a travel contract in Spokane, WA. This role comes through Focus Staff, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Aug 10

Shift and hours: Three 12-⁠hour day shifts Shift: 3x12 Days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Intensive care unit (ICU) · Hospital provide critical care to patients in intensive care unitsICU patients needing critical care
License: RN licenseValid WA RN license
Term: 18 weeks · starts Sep 21, 2026 · Travel

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License: Valid WA RN license Valid WA RN License Check your license
Certification: Current BLS Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification: Current ACLS
Experience: 1-2 years of experience Minimum of 1-2 years of experience
Also asks: Eligible to work in the United States

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most Washington travel postingsWashington travel postings that state pay run $1,870/week to $2,800/week, the middle half $2,100/week to $2,570/week, across 98 postings.
Bonus: Loyalty and referral bonuses loyalty/referral bonuses
Eligibility: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance start day one, with no waiting period
Pay reviews: Estimated pay package is based on the bill rate when the job was posted, and the exact package may vary based on factors including guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, and experience.

Benefits

BenefitsWeekly direct depositsWeekly direct deposits
BenefitsHousing stipendshousing stipends
Benefits401(k) with matching401(k) with matching
BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one, no waiting period.
BenefitsTravel assistanceTravel assistance
BenefitsRelocation supportrelocation support

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BenefitsLicensure reimbursementlicensure reimbursement
BenefitsExclusive hotel discountsexclusive hotel discounts
BenefitsDedicated recruitersDedicated recruiters
Benefits24/7 support24/7 support
BenefitsFlexible schedulingflexible scheduling
BenefitsPet-friendly accommodationspet-friendly accommodations
Dental insurance
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Travel reimbursement
Referral program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance

The role and schedule

Start: Starts 09/21/2026 Start Date: 09/21/2026
Details: 18-week contract Contract Length: 18 Weeks

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Ready for a travel adventure that makes a real difference? Focus Staff is seeking an adaptable and compassionate Travel ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN for a high-impact travel contract in Spokane, WA. In this role, you'll provide critical care to patients in intensive care units, working alongside dedicated professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Contract Length: 18 Weeks
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Shift: 3x12 Days

Why our Travel ICU RNs choose Focus Staff

Rewarding Your Commitment: Weekly direct deposits, housing stipends, 401(k) with matching, and loyalty/referral bonuses. Your Wellbeing, Our Priority: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one, no waiting period. Journey Made Simple: Travel assistance, relocation support, licensure reimbursement, and exclusive hotel discounts. Flexibility Meets Support: Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 support, flexible scheduling, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience
Valid WA RN License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Eligible to work in the United States

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a traveler-first healthcare staffing agency connecting talented travel nurses and allied health professionals with top assignments nationwide, prioritizing your unique needs and giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love while exploring the country, advancing your healthcare career with competitive pay, and doing what you do best, providing exceptional patient care that makes a difference.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

Other Information

Job Title: Travel ICU Nurse
Employment Time: Contract/Travel
Date Posted: 08/10/2026 07:04:52 PM
Valid Through: 01/23/2027
Job City: Spokane
Job State: WA
Job Country: USA
Shift: 3x12 Days
Hiring Organization: Focus Staff

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

What's around it?

In Spokane, WA

Spokane, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,215/mo
Household income: $70,064/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Spokane, WA

NeighborhoodsSouth Hill is the iconic in-city pick for families and professionals: tree-lined streets, early-1900s Craftsman and character homes, walkability, parks in every direction, and named schools including Jefferson, Hamlin, and Huntton Elementary feeding Lewis and Clark High School. Indian Trail is the spacious, more affordable suburban alternative; North Spokane is pitched for room to grow and value; Eagle Ridge for new builds and a planned neighborhood feel. Liberty Lake, just east, is luxury living with a small-town vibe; Airway Heights is a growth corridor of new homes and convenience; Mead (its school district) draws people who want space, schools, and community. Just outside the city, Reddit routinely names Cheney, Deer Park, Otis Orchards, Green Acres, and Airway Heights as populated, relatively affordable options. The Spokane River splits denser downtown grids from more spacious north-county layouts, so price tier and daily drive change quickly by side of town.

South Hill is the iconic in-city pick for families and professionals: tree-lined streets, early-1900s Craftsman and character homes, walkability, parks in every direction, and named schools including Jefferson, Hamlin, and Huntton Elementary feeding Lewis and Clark High School. Indian Trail is the spacious, more affordable suburban alternative; North Spokane is pitched for room to grow and value; Eagle Ridge for new builds and a planned neighborhood feel.

Liberty Lake, just east, is luxury living with a small-town vibe; Airway Heights is a growth corridor of new homes and convenience; Mead (its school district) draws people who want space, schools, and community. Just outside the city, Reddit routinely names Cheney, Deer Park, Otis Orchards, Green Acres, and Airway Heights as populated, relatively affordable options.

The Spokane River splits denser downtown grids from more spacious north-county layouts, so price tier and daily drive change quickly by side of town.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: farrgroupnw.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the average commute at about 18.52 minutes, and relocation agents say people arriving from bigger West Coast metros notice short drives and manageable traffic as a daily quality-of-life gain. I-90 is the regional spine; the river creates distinct north/south micro-markets, so crossing town is the main time variable. A 2026 buyer guide tells shoppers to weigh drive times to major medical centers and healthcare infrastructure when choosing a zone. Public transit is discussed as a real topic, but the practical message in relocation content is that a car is the default for getting around. These sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or parking realities at campuses.

U.S. News puts the average commute at about 18.52 minutes, and relocation agents say people arriving from bigger West Coast metros notice short drives and manageable traffic as a daily quality-of-life gain. I-90 is the regional spine; the river creates distinct north/south micro-markets, so crossing town is the main time variable.

A 2026 buyer guide tells shoppers to weigh drive times to major medical centers and healthcare infrastructure when choosing a zone. Public transit is discussed as a real topic, but the practical message in relocation content is that a car is the default for getting around.

These sources do not name hospital-specific routes, bus lines, or parking realities at campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: farrgroupnw.com Source 3: halstedhometeam.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsDowntown's 100-acre Riverfront Park is the civic backyard: the 1909 Looff Carrousel, a 650-foot Numerica Skate Ribbon, the Numerica SkyRide over Spokane Falls, and weekend Pavilion light shows. The falls roar loudest with May snowmelt; the Centennial Trail follows the river to the Idaho border. Winter means Mount Spokane about an hour out for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoe trails, Schweitzer farther on with over 29,000 acres of terrain, and Riverside State Park for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is about 45 minutes east; Green Bluff (including 3 Billy Goats Bluff in Colbert) is the nearby orchard/farm outing. South Hill is described as having city parks in every direction, and relocation pitches lean hard on lakes, mountains, rivers, and trails as everyday access rather than a weekend expedition.

Downtown's 100-acre Riverfront Park is the civic backyard: the 1909 Looff Carrousel, a 650-foot Numerica Skate Ribbon, the Numerica SkyRide over Spokane Falls, and weekend Pavilion light shows. The falls roar loudest with May snowmelt; the Centennial Trail follows the river to the Idaho border.

Winter means Mount Spokane about an hour out for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoe trails, Schweitzer farther on with over 29,000 acres of terrain, and Riverside State Park for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is about 45 minutes east; Green Bluff (including 3 Billy Goats Bluff in Colbert) is the nearby orchard/farm outing.

South Hill is described as having city parks in every direction, and relocation pitches lean hard on lakes, mountains, rivers, and trails as everyday access rather than a weekend expedition.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitspokane.com Source 2: travelsofsarahfay.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: youtube.com

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Living in Spokane

Spokane is Washington's inland second city, built around roaring Spokane Falls and 100-acre Riverfront Park from Expo '74—the SkyRide, 1909 Looff Carrousel, and Centennial Trail to Idaho. For a nurse the draw is livability: about 18-minute commutes, more sun than Seattle, and housing that still undercuts the West Coast after prices nearly doubled since the mid-2010s (metro median around $425,000 in spring 2026). Healthcare is one of the professions that keep pace locally. South Hill offers tree-lined Craftsman streets and Lewis and Clark High School; Indian Trail and North Spokane buy space and value; Liberty Lake is luxury small-town; Mead is for schools. Winters mean short days and later snow; summers can bring wildfire smoke; the wrong block can include homelessness or weaker schools. A car is the default. Food has caught up—Sorella, Feast World Kitchen, Wooden City, craft beer—and weekends go to Mount Spokane, Schweitzer, Riverside State Park, or Coeur d'Alene 45 minutes east.

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As of 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: farrgroupnw.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: visitspokane.com Source 5: travelsofsarahfay.com Source 6: youtube.com Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: halstedhometeam.com Source 9: facebook.com Source 10: reddit.com

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Spokane, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.