Thrive Staffing 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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team in a busy, large Level 1 Trauma center. This position requires flexibility with scheduling, including a commitment to floating across different units, and working every other weekend.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ICU environment.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognizing changes and escalating as needed.
- Titrate intravenous drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, and others.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to address complex patient care needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including intensivists and APPs.
- Perform hemodynamic monitoring and manage critical care equipment.
- Oversee the care of patients with diagnoses such as liver and kidney transplants, vascular surgeries, and complex infections.
- Assist with patient ADLs, ensuring safety and comfort.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 3 years of critical care experience.
- Previous travel experience in busy hospitals is highly preferred.
- Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS are required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
- Ability to float to other ICUs based on skill set and staffing needs.
Work Environment
- 12-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 to 1:3.
- Dedicated team members, including hospitalists and intensivists available 24/7.
- Availability of respiratory therapists in the ICU around the clock.
- Professional dress code: teal bottoms with black or printed coordinating scrub tops; includes guidelines on nail care.
Scheduling Details
- No self-scheduling; shifts are assigned based on unit needs.
- Weekend requirements include 4-6 days every 6 weeks.
- Orientation will consist of 2 shifts specific to the unit.
If you are a dedicated ICU RN ready to join a collaborative team and provide exceptional care, we encourage you to apply.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19166172. 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.