Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Houston, TX
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 898964

Job Title


Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU

Location


Houston, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Surgical ICU serving a high-acuity population including liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgery, ENT/oncology, and complex abdominal surgery patients
• Monitor and manage hemodynamic status, ventilators, chest tubes, CRRT, and various drains and surgical sites
• Titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently using Philips monitoring equipment
• Demonstrate early recognition of changes in patient condition with clear communication and escalation to providers
• Float to other ICUs within the facility as needed based on unit staffing needs; skill set will be considered for assignment

• Active RN licensure in the state of Texas (or compact eligibility)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in a high-acuity ICU setting strongly expected
• Must be open to floating to other ICUs within the facility
• Scheduling is based on unit needs; self-scheduling is not available

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience in a busy, high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center
• Hands-on experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
• Familiarity with complex surgical patient populations including transplant and oncology

• Work alongside intensivists and APPs who maintain a 24/7 presence on the unit, supported by respiratory therapy around the clock
• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical ICU environment within a large Level 1 Trauma facility