Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 87,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Lodging stipend

Meals & incidental allowance

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU assignment in Houston, TX. The role requires critical care expertise, EPIC EMR proficiency, and a TX or compact RN license. Expect a 13-week travel assignment with 3x12 hour days and 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities include patient care in a Level 1 Trauma unit, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and adherence to unit scheduling. Travel pay includes lodging and meals with competitive weekly wages.

Qualifications

Active TX or compact RN license required.
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
Minimum 2 years of RN experience; 3+ years travel experience preferred.
Experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, ventilators, and various drains/surgical sites required.

Responsibilities

Provide care in a Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU with 12 beds.
Titrate drips including vasopressors and sedatives.
Read telemetry strips and manage patient monitoring.
Coordinate with intensivist and APP coverage on a 24/7 basis.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Critical care

Tools

EPIC EMR

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Travel RN - Surgical ICU

Houston, Texas

Assignment Overview

Posted 10 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

ASAP

Length

13 weeks

Openings

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma hospital, requiring critical care skills and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

Level 1 Trauma Surgical ICU with 12 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3 depending on acuity or downgrade status
Patient population includes liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgeries, ENT cancer surgeries, complicated airway cases, abdominal surgeries, and deep tissue flaps
Day shift schedule, 7a-7p, every other weekend required
EPIC EMR experience required
Intensivist and APP coverage on the unit 24/7, with RT support also available 24/7
No self-scheduling, unit determines schedule based on needs
Weekend requirement of 4-6 shifts within a 6-week period
Standby requirement only if unit closes due to low census, rare occurrence
Floating required to other ICUs within the hospital based on skill set, travelers float first
2 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided

Requirements

Active TX or compact RN license required
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, 3+ years and previous travel experience preferred
Experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, ventilators, and various drains/surgical sites required
Must be able to titrate drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene
Strong critical thinking, early recognition of patient condition changes, and clear provider communication skills required
EPIC EMR experience required
Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

Charge nurse present on each shift, typically taking a full patient assignment depending on staffing
Nurse aides/patient care techs available intermittently, assisting with ADLs, blood glucose checks, and transport
RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips using Phillips monitors
Dress code includes teal scrub bottoms with black or coordinating printed scrub top, no fleece jackets, and no shellac, dip, or acrylic nails
Daily and monthly parking options available near the facility, with associated fees
Candidates with prior experience at a busy, high-acuity hospital are preferred
First‑time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements
Candidates may not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit‑affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,915/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$24,895

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$99,580

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,267/wk

Lodging

$113.00 x 7 days = $791

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,915/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,724 - $1,915. The $1,915 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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