Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU Surgical (Intensive Care Unit Surgical) registered nurse position is based in the healthcare facility. This role involves providing critical care for patients with complex surgical needs, including liver and kidney transplants, vascular surgeries, ENT procedures, abdominal surgeries, and breast surgeries. The position offers an opportunity to work in a busy, Level 1 Trauma setting with a focus on early recognition of patient condition changes and advanced patient monitoring.
Job Details
- Position Description: ICU Surgical RN responsible for caring for critically ill surgical patients in a Level 1 Trauma hospital environment, managing complex clinical conditions such as transplant, vascular, ENT, thoracic, abdominal, and oncological surgeries.
- Certifications and Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required; valid RN license in the state; willing to wait for license submission.
- Experience & Education: Minimum 2 years of ICU or surgical experience preferred; experience with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and titratable drips (vasopressin, epinephrine, etc.) is required.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Responsibility Highlights: Early recognition of patient condition changes, clear communication with providers, critical thinking skills, handle complex surgical patients, operate ICU equipment including ventilators and monitors, and perform patient assessments.
- Additional Information: RN float to other ICU units within the hospital as needed, with specific orientation requirements. On-call and weekend work required, with flexible floating based on staffing needs. Professional attire required, and EPIC charting system is used.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1310038. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Surgical
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus