Trauma ICU RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,951/weekOverview
- Start Date11/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care451 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level I Trauma ICU position requiring prior ICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a Trauma ICU within a Level I Trauma Facility
- 14 rooms and 16 beds on the unit
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
- Floating required to ICU, IMC, and Tele units as needed
- Epic charting system used
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; PALS and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Skilled in ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, central line care, IV therapy, blood product administration, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- ICP monitoring experience preferred
Additional Information
- Deliver critical care nursing services to trauma ICU patients, including ventilator and hemodynamic management
- Must complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Orientation includes onsite completion of required training modules
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Candidates residing in certain nearby counties are not accepted
- Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted
Facility
UT Health Tyler
2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

- Short Term Acute Care
- 451 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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