Travel ICU RN - $1,819 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic healthcare team in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients, demonstrating strong clinical skills and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate and comprehensive nursing care in a Level 1 Trauma setting.
• Monitor patient conditions, including vital signs and hemodynamic stability.
• Administer medications and titrate intravenous (IV) drips, such as vasopressin and epinephrine.
• Manage various medical devices, including ventilators and chest tubes.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Coordinate with attending physicians, intensivists, and allied health professionals.
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health record systems.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff and nursing aides.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an ICU setting, particularly within busy hospitals.
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Experience with patient care technology and equipment.
• Ability to float to other ICU areas as needed based on staffing and patient needs.

Work Environment

• Patient-to-nurse ratios are typically 1:2 or 1:3, depending on patient acuity.
• Availability of a hospitalist and intensivist on-site 24/7.
• Scheduled shifts are based on unit needs, with weekend rotation required.
• Intermittent support from nurse aides or patient care technicians may be available.

Dress Code

• Teal scrub bottoms paired with a black or printed coordinating scrub top.
• No fleece jackets; nails must be professional, with regular polish allowed (no shellac or acrylics).

Location

Position located in a busy urban healthcare environment, providing care to a diverse patient population.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply with a comprehensive resume detailing their nursing experience, certifications, and skills relevant to the role.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19090775. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00

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