ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level I Trauma ICU position requiring prior travel experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a Level I Trauma hospital
• Unit has 14 rooms and 16 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Floating required to ICU, IMC, and Tele units as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: PALS, TNCC
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, central line care, IV therapy, blood product administration, and cardiac dysrhythmia management required
• ICP monitoring experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services to trauma ICU patients including ventilator management and cardiac monitoring
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.