Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in San Antonio, TX

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting, managing complex and critically ill patients. Perform and assist with procedures including chest tubes, tracheostomies, intubations, central lines, arterial lines, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and dressing changes.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Location

San Antonio, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting, managing complex and critically ill patients
• Perform and assist with procedures including chest tubes, tracheostomies, intubations, central lines, arterial lines, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and dressing changes
• Utilize Meditech electronic documentation system accurately for all patient charting and records
• Adhere to unit badging requirements, punctuality standards, and mandatory 30-minute lunch break policies
• Float to other units as required in accordance with facility floating policy
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-focused critical care

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas — temporary licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum of 2–3 years of ICU experience required
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to manage critically ill patients

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Background in MICU or Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) environments
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Exposure to Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Prior experience with Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity MICU environment within a well-established, nationally recognized medical center in San Antonio
• 36 guaranteed hours per week with a 13-week contract offering stability and professional growth in critical care nursing