Travel SICU RN - $1,915 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position at a busy Level 1 Trauma center requiring a TX or compact RN license and critical care experience.

Details

• 12-bed Surgical ICU (6CA) within an acute care, Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on downgrade, acuity, or emergency admission
• Patient population includes liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgery, ENT/cancer, abdominal surgery, and complex post-surgical cases
• Requires titration of drips such as vasopressors, sedatives, and analgesics
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, every other weekend
• 12-hour shifts with 44 guaranteed hours per week
• No self-scheduling; schedule based on unit needs
• Floating required to other ICUs within the hospital based on skill set
• Standby requirement only if unit closes for low census (rare)
• Charge nurse present each shift, typically taking a full patient assignment
• Intensivist and APP coverage on unit 24/7, with RT support 24/7

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required; 3+ years and prior travel experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, ventilators, and surgical drains
• Strong critical thinking, early recognition of patient decline, and clear provider communication skills
• Experience reading own telemetry strips (Phillips monitors)
• Prior experience in a busy, high-acuity hospital setting preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to surgical ICU patients including transplant, vascular, ENT, and abdominal surgery cases
• Collaborate with intensivists, APPs, and respiratory therapists as part of a 24/7 care team
• Patient care techs available intermittently at a 1:12 ratio for ADLs, glucose checks, and transport assistance
• Weekend requirement of 4-6 shifts per 6 weeks depending on coverage needs
• Dress code: teal scrub bottoms with black or coordinating printed scrub top; no fleece jackets; no shellac, dip, or acrylic nails
• 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Daily and monthly parking available on or off campus at an additional cost
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met
• Candidates with direct employment history with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity facilities within the past year are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-774536. 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: Travel RN - Surgical ICU

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