Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,826 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse ICU – Athens, TX 75751

Start Date: June 29, 2026

Location: Athens, Texas

Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00), 10-week contract. Patient ratio 1:2 in a 10-bed intensive care unit with average daily census of 8 patients. Weekend coverage required.

Highlights:

• Work in a 10-bed intensive care unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Maintain a manageable 1:2 patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Utilize Epic charting system in a modern ICU environment
• Receive 24-36 hours of orientation to ensure successful onboarding
• Access full support services including phlebotomy, radiology, social services, and interpretation services

Requirements:

• Active Texas RN license or compact state license (must be in hand prior to submission)
• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous experience with 2:1 or 3:1 patient ratios
• Geographic restriction: candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris counties are not eligible
• Must complete onboarding requirements within 48 hours of contract signing

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-supported intensive care environment with manageable patient ratios and comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients while utilizing your advanced skills in ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, hemodynamic monitoring, and a wide range of critical care procedures. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a 10-week assignment with competitive travel compensation and professional scheduling support.

American Consultants Job ID #18425474. 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:ICU,07:00:00-19:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus