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: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An ICU Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse is needed in the healthcare setting. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for critically ill patients with complex surgical conditions, including trauma and transplant cases. The role requires flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to a busy, fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description:
Responsible for delivering compassionate, comprehensive patient care in a high-acuity ICU environment, with a focus on trauma and surgical patients. Must be open to floating and flexible on scheduling, with a requirement for 2 years of experience and prior work in a busy hospital setting. - Required Qualifications:
Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); valid nursing license; willing to wait for license submission; minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. - Schedule:
Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. - Additional Information:
Experience or skills in early detection of patient condition changes, critical thinking, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation management, and titratable drips are essential. RNs may be required to manage various IV drips including vasopressors and sedatives. Nurses will work with a charge nurse who may also take assignments, and there are patient care technicians on site. The unit operates 24/7 with intensivists and hospitalists present. Orientation comprises 2 shifts, with a 4-shift cancellation policy within 13 weeks of assignment.
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 #1324586. 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