Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,680 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: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, ICU – Athens, TX 75751

Start Date: September 8, 2026

Location: Athens, Texas

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00 - 07:00). Block scheduling available. Patient ratio 1:2 in a 10-bed intensive care unit with an average daily census of 8 patients.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment in a dynamic ICU environment
• Flexible scheduling options with block scheduling approved
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Epic charting system experience required
• Orientation provided with 24-36 hours of onsite training
• One pre-approved time off period available during contract

Requirements:

• Active Texas or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with patient ratios of 2:1 to 3:1
• Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, arterial line management, central line care, and management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Must complete core compliance items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a well-supported ICU environment caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical needs. You'll have access to comprehensive interdisciplinary resources and the flexibility of block scheduling while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic critical care setting. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care with competitive travel nursing compensation and benefits.

American Consultants Job ID #18355588. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00

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.

Benefits

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