Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Overview
This position is for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team, providing high-quality care to critically ill patients.
Shift Details
- Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekend Requirements: To be discussed during the interview
- Call Requirements: To be discussed during the interview
Unit Specifics
- Number of Beds: 16
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2
- Unit Staffing Description: Assignments based on patient acuity and nurse skills
- Type of Equipment: Includes all standard ICU equipment such as ventilators, NXStage, Arctic Sun, and GE Cardiac Output monitor
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling Requirements: Flexible, scheduled one month in advance
- Floating Policy: As needed
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and hypothermia protocol
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
Certifications
- Active RN license in Texas (temporary licenses not accepted)
Procedures Performed on Unit
- Central line placements
- Thoracentesis
- Dialysis catheter placements
- Cardioversion and intubation procedures
- All other standard ICU procedures
Patient Experience
Candidates should have experience caring for surgical patients, particularly in oncology settings.
Dress Code
The dress code for this position includes the following requirements:
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- Nail Policy: Clean and healthy without artificial nails or gel
- Hair: Neat and clean, avoiding extreme styles or colors; should be pulled back if shoulder length or longer
- Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; those that cannot be covered will be evaluated individually
- Piercings: Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited
Unit Guidelines/Policies
- Attendance policies will be adhered to as per company-wide standards.
- Floating guidelines will be discussed prior to the assignment.
Location: Dallas, TX
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19482126. 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:Surgical ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.