Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,000 to $2,060per week in Lufkin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care

Location: Lufkin, TX

Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

Pay: $2,000 to $2,060 per week

Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Lufkin, Texas, 75901!

Location: Lufkin, Texas (75904)
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Unit: ICU / PCU Float
Shift: 12 Hours | 36 Guaranteed Hours Weekly
Schedule: Days (7A–7P) or Nights (7P–7A) | Every Other Weekend

Position Overview
United Health System is seeking an experienced ICU / PCU Float Registered Nurse for an exciting travel opportunity in Lufkin, Texas . This role is ideal for a skilled critical care nurse who is comfortable working in both Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) settings while managing complex patient conditions in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Unit Details

• ICU Beds: 24

• PCU Beds: 26

• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU: 2:1 (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity)

  • PCU: 4:1

• Charting System: Paragon

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Patient Population
Common patient diagnoses include:

• Post CABG or PCI cardiac patients

• Sepsis

• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

• Respiratory Failure

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care in ICU and PCU units

• Monitor critically ill patients and respond quickly to changing conditions

• Titrate critical drips including Levophed, Amiodarone, Heparin, Precedex, Propofol, Cardene, Nitro, Neosynephrine, Dopamine and others

• Manage patients requiring respiratory support such as ventilators, BiPAP, and Airvo

• Work collaboratively with intensivists, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams

Support & Resources

• Intensivist on-site during the day and hospitalists available at all hours

• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7

• Monitor technicians with bedside and central monitoring systems

• Charge nurse and house supervisor available each shift

• Nurse aides available in PCU

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Critical Care experience

• Active RN License

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• Experience managing ICU-level patients and titratable drips

• Ability to float between ICU and PCU units

About United Health System
United Health System is a premier healthcare staffing agency known for connecting top-tier healthcare professionals with outstanding opportunities across the nation. With our extensive network of facilities and deep understanding of the healthcare industry, we provide unmatched support to our travel nurses. At United Health System, we prioritize your professional growth, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.

Travel Perks

• Housing stipend and travel reimbursement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

• Dedicated and knowledgeable recruiters available 24/7

Join a supportive team while advancing your career through a rewarding travel ICU / PCU assignment in Texas.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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