Travel RN - ICU

Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Abilene, Texas, United States

Position ID: P-766004

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Nights

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 3

Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

$1,987.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a general ICU unit requiring 2 years of recent ICU experience and prior travel assignment history, with a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• General ICU unit treating a mix of surgical, medical, CVICU, and neuro ICU patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• May be asked to float to other campuses or units within the facility
• Altera charting experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) in hand required for consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent, permanent ICU experience required (new grads with 1 year experience plus travel assignments do not meet this requirement)
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, blood product administration, and port access/management
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and airway suctioning
• Experience managing cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics
• Neurological care experience including CVA/stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, hemodynamic monitoring, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Experience with GI surgery patients and IV insulin protocols
• Must complete all required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented completion plan

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care across a mix of ICU patient populations including neuro, surgical, and cardiovascular cases
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal and procedural sedation monitoring
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for any positive result
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen once onsite
• Must live 150 miles or more from the facility to qualify for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must have a 1-year separation before returning as a traveler

Hours per week: 36

Hours per shift: 12