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ICU Registered Nurse RN | Critical Care | Houston

$61.45 per hour

Kelly

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) | Critical Care | Houston, TX | Nights

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

This full-time opportunity offers a consistent night schedule, competitive compensation, and the chance to provide exceptional care to America's Veterans within a respected federal healthcare environment.

Whether you're seeking long-term stability or a contract opportunity with future growth potential, this role offers meaningful work and consistent hours in one of the nation's leading VA medical centers.

Why Nurses Apply

  • Up to $61.45/hour total compensation
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week
  • Consistent night-shift schedule
  • Weekly pay
  • Federal healthcare environment
  • Active RN license accepted from any U.S. state or territory
  • Opportunity to care for Veterans
  • Dedicated Kelly recruiter support throughout onboarding and credentialing
  • Individual Talent Care team member to support you throughout your assignments
  • Potential pathway to long-term federal healthcare opportunities

Position Overview

As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient monitoring, and coordination of care for patients requiring acute and critical care nursing services.

While this position is aligned with the critical care service line, patient assignments may vary based on operational needs and census demands.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
  • Active, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Minimum of two years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience within the last five years
  • Experience in one or more of the following settings:
    • ICU
    • MICU
    • SICU
    • CCU
    • PACU
  • Ability to successfully complete federal credentialing and background screening requirements

Schedule

Night Shift

  • Three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Guaranteed 36 hours weekly
  • Four weekend shifts per month
  • Additional shifts may be available
  • Schedule released monthly to support advance planning

About Kelly Government Solutions

Kelly Government Solutions partners with federal healthcare facilities nationwide to connect experienced healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities serving Veterans and military communities.

We're proud to support healthcare professionals whose expertise helps make a difference every day.

Kelly
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