Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Corpus Christi, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Critical Care (ICU/CCU)

Location

Corpus Christi, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care to high-acuity critical care patients with multiple comorbidities and continuous drip management utilizing the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Support recovery of post cardiothoracic surgery patients fresh from the OR, including management of advanced cardiac support devices such as IMPELLA and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
• Operate and monitor therapeutic equipment including Arctic Sun temperature management and TABLO XT/CRRT renal replacement therapy.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocols; monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided; assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a valid compact RN license.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association only).
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association only).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Critical Care nursing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with post cardiothoracic surgical recovery, IMPELLA, Balloon Pump, Arctic Sun, and CRRT/TABLO XT.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience with Epic electronic health records system.
• Experience managing high-acuity patients with multiple comorbidities and complex drip titration.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity critical care environment gaining advanced experience with complex cardiac and surgical patient populations.
• Structured onboarding with a designated preceptor and competency validation to support a smooth transition into the unit.