ICU RN
Odessa, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift assignment requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital setting
• Care for critically ill patients including neuro ICU, surgical ICU, and cardiovascular/post cardiac surgery cases
• Patient ratio typically 1:2-3 in ICU
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 18:30 to 07:00
• 36 or 48 hours per week considered
• Float to Med-Surg/Telemetry required if ICU census is low, with ratios of 5-6:1 in that setting
• Cerner charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and TNCC or TCAR
• 6 hours of stroke education required (facility can provide if needed)
• EKG course completion required (facility can provide if needed)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in critical care procedures including arterial line management, central/PICC line care, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experience with neurological critical care skills such as EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgical management preferred
• Experience with cardiovascular procedures such as TAVR, sheath removal, and post cardiac surgery care preferred

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity critical care nursing to ICU patients, including those with multisystem organ dysfunction and complex medical needs
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for positive results
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen after clearance
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO must be submitted at time of consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply