Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,840 to $2,040 per week in Lufkin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Lufkin, TX
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,840 to $2,040 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!

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | Lufkin, TX | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a highly skilled Intensive Care Unit where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care make a life-saving difference every day. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to provide exceptional care for critically ill patients in Lufkin, TX. If you thrive in a high-acuity environment and are committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Location: Lufkin
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1840 to $2040

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Perform detailed patient assessments and continuously monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and hemodynamic stability
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, vasoactive drips, and other prescribed treatments
• Operate and monitor advanced ICU equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, and invasive monitoring devices
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies
• Assist physicians during emergency procedures, intubations, central line placements, and bedside interventions
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery expectations, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and ICU best practices
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients and families during critical situations

Requirements

• Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification preferred
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing advanced cardiac and critical care monitoring
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and emergency response skills
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to delivering exceptional critical care nursing services

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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