Concentric Healthcare 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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
Location
Houston, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Every Other Weekend Required | No Self-Scheduling
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed SICU at a busy, large Level 1 Trauma facility, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity and census
- Manage complex post-surgical and critically ill patients including liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgery, ENT/oncology, abdominal surgery, and airway-compromising conditions
- Titrate a wide range of vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene
- Perform and monitor advanced critical care interventions including CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube management, ventilator management, and care of various drains and surgical sites
- Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Philips monitoring equipment (no monitor techs on unit)
- Float to other ICUs within the facility as needed — travelers are first to float; skill set will be considered for assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license eligible to work in Texas
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience in a high-acuity ICU setting
- Must be open to floating to other ICUs within the facility
- Must be flexible with scheduling based on unit needs; no self-scheduling
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Experience in a high-volume, Level 1 Trauma or similarly busy hospital environment
- Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to recognize early changes in patient condition and escalate appropriately to providers
- Hands-on experience with CRRT, ventilator management, and titration of complex vasoactive drip protocols
Why Join Us
- Work alongside intensivists and APPs who are present on the unit around the clock, as well as 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support, providing a strong interdisciplinary team environment
- Gain experience in one of the most complex and diverse surgical ICU patient populations, including transplant, vascular, oncology, and major abdominal surgery cases
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #776877. 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 - SICU
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others