Trauma ICU RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$2,374/weekOverview
- Start Date11/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care451 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I Trauma ICU requiring prior travel experience and Epic charting proficiency.
Details
- Level I Trauma ICU setting with 14 rooms and 16 beds
- Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Float requirement to ICU, IMC, and Tele units as needed
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience with central line care/management, IV therapy, and blood product administration
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and management
- Level I Trauma experience preferred
- ICP monitoring experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Trauma ICU environment
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted as locals
- Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties are not eligible
- Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days auto-approved and none permitted during the first week of orientation
- No travel pairs or groups accepted
Facility
UT Health Tyler
2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

- Short Term Acute Care
- 451 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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