ICU RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,987/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care360 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN with a TX or compact license and ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications for a day-shift assignment.
Details
- Work in the ICU unit at a medical center
- 13-week assignment with day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00)
- May be asked to float to a different floor or to another campus
- Altera charting system experience preferred but not required
Requirements
- Active RN license (TX or compact) required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Travel experience preferred
- License must be in hand at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Deliver direct, individualized nursing care using the nursing process and scientific nursing principles
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes
- Must be well-versed in a broad range of medical conditions
- Must reside 150 miles or more from the facility for consideration
- Previous permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for any positive result
- Candidates must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or provide a completion plan
- RTO may be accommodated if the traveler can work full hours around time off or miss only 1-2 shifts maximum
Facility
Hendrick Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 360 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 Abilene, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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