Travel ICU RN - $1,619 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level I Trauma ICU position requiring Epic charting experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a Level I Trauma hospital
• Unit has 14 rooms and 16 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 13 week assignment length
• Floating required to ICU, IMC, and Tele as needed
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (PALS and TNCC preferred)
• 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory/thoracic care including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients (ventilator management preferred)
• Skilled in IV therapy, blood product administration, and central line care/management
• Skilled in neurological care with ICP monitoring preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services within a Level I Trauma ICU setting
• Candidates residing in certain nearby Texas counties are not eligible for contract consideration
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted as locals
• Previous staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at time of consideration
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted

American Traveler Job ID #P-737967. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.