ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• 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: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical-Surgical ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license and prior travel experience.

Details

• Work in a Medical-Surgical ICU setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2 to 1:3
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00) using block scheduling
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning, cardiac drip titration, vasoactive drip titration, CVA/acute stroke management, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and IV insulin protocols

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill patients requiring multisystem monitoring and management in an ICU setting
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted for this position
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be contracted
• Former staff members must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted for consideration and no more than 3 days of RTO will be automatically approved
• No RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are not being considered for this role due to travel experience requirement

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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.