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, utilizing strong critical thinking skills to manage complex, critically ill patients. Perform and assist with procedures including chest tubes, tracheostomies, intubations, central lines, arterial lines, GI scopes, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and dressing changes.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Location

San Antonio, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) setting, utilizing strong critical thinking skills to manage complex, critically ill patients
• Perform and assist with procedures including chest tubes, tracheostomies, intubations, central lines, arterial lines, GI scopes, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and dressing changes
• Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Adhere to unit badging requirements, punctuality standards, and a mandatory 30-minute lunch break per shift
• Participate in floating to other units in accordance with facility floating policy — all travelers are expected to float per facility policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas RN License required — temporary licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2–3 years of ICU experience required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Certification required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• MICU and/or MSICU background strongly preferred
• 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 medical center serving a diverse patient population
• Gain experience in a facility offering a broad range of specialties including cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, and more