```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) – Texas
Start Date: September 22, 2026
Location: Dallas, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week; 13-week assignment; shift details and weekend requirements to be discussed during interview
Highlights:
- 16-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit specializing in surgical and oncology patient populations
- Estimated patient ratio of 1:2 with assignments based on acuity and skill level
- Advanced ICU equipment including ventilators, NXStage, Arctic Sun, and GE Cardiac Output monitors
- Flexible scheduling arranged one month in advance; floating as needed based on facility requirements
- Documentation system: Meditech (experience preferred)
- Exposure to critical procedures including CRRT, hypothermia protocol, central line placements, thoracentesis, dialysis catheter placements, cardioversions, and intubations
Requirements:
- Active, unrestricted RN license in Texas (temporary licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
- CCRN certification preferred
- Experience with CRRT and hypothermia protocols strongly preferred
- Prior experience with surgical and oncology patient populations
- Meditech documentation system experience preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This SICU position offers the chance to work with a diverse surgical patient population in a high-acuity critical care environment. You'll utilize advanced ICU equipment and participate in a full range of critical care procedures while working alongside a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. The flexible scheduling and skill-based assignments provide an excellent opportunity for experienced critical care nurses to advance their expertise.
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