Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse (RN) position in a busy Level 1 Trauma hospital. This role involves providing care for patients undergoing complex surgeries such as liver and kidney transplants, vascular surgeries, ENT cancer procedures, abdominal surgeries, mastectomies, and other critical conditions. RNs will be working 12-hour days on a rotating schedule, with a focus on early recognition of patient change, critical thinking, and effective communication in a high-acuity environment.
Job Details:
- Location: Not specified.
- Position Description: The ICU Surgical unit cares for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions, including ventilator management, CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of drips such as vasopressors and sedatives. The unit is level 1 trauma, with patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity.
- Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum 2 years of experience in ICU or surgical critical care; active license to practice as an RN; willingness to wait for license submission; no experience requirement specified otherwise.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, days shift. Shift schedule may be subject to unit needs and includes every other weekend.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have at least 3 years of recent experience, previous travel experience preferred, and a background working in busy hospital settings. Flexibility is required for floating to other ICUs within the hospital, and prior experience with EPIC charting system is necessary. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, capable of handling critical patient changes, and adhere to dress code and professional standards.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1331133. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Surgical
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus