RN - SICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for the Surgical ICU in Houston on a 13-week travel assignment. The role requires a strong bedside presence and ability to adapt quickly during busy periods.

Shifts are 12-hour nights with a 12-hour shift and patient loads up to 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity; travel experience preferred, and EPIC charting is used. Must have active RN license and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in early recognition of changes in patient condition.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy Level Trauma ICU with 12 beds.
• Titrate drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, and dobutamine.
• Read telemetry strips and document in EPIC.
• Float to other ICUs as needed.
• Weekend and shift schedules organized by unit needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clear communication

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

RN - SICU

Profession: RN

Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications:

BLSACLSNIHSS

Must-Have:

Experience in early recognition of changes in patient conditionStrong critical thinking skillsAbility to communicate clearly and ...

Description:The position requires Registered Nurses to be flexible and open to floating.Candidates must have experience in busy, large level trauma settings.Self-scheduling is not an option.Every other weekend is required.EPIC charting is required for this role.Successful candidates typically have three or more years of experience.They should also have previous travel experience.The unit consists of 12 beds.The nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:3 depending on acuity and emergency admissions.RNs will be required to titrate various drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, and dobutamine.There is a charge nurse on each shift, who may take a full assignment if necessary.Intermittent nurse aids or patient care techs may be present based on census.Intensivists and advanced practice providers are available 24/7 in the unit.Respiratory therapists are also present 24/7 to assist.RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips.There is no self-scheduling; shifts are organized based on unit needs.Weekend requirements vary from four to six days in a six-week period.RNs may be required to float to other ICUs within the hospital based on staffing needs.The dress code requires teal bottoms and coordinating scrub tops, with restrictions on nail treatments.