ICU RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an ICU RN with at least 2 years of recent general ICU experience and a TX or compact RN license for a 13-week day shift assignment.

Details

• General ICU setting treating a mix of surgical, medical, CVICU, and neuro ICU patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 or 48 hour weekly schedules considered
• May be required to float to other campuses or units

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent permanent ICU experience required (new grads with ICU-to-travel experience pathways not accepted)
• Altera charting system experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency in critical care skills including IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with neurological critical care including ICP monitoring, EVD management, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred

Additional Information

• Care for a mixed ICU population including post cardiac surgery, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and multisystem organ dysfunction patients
• Must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or provide a completion plan
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with a positive result resulting in automatic cancellation
• Must reside 150 miles or more from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must have a 12-month gap in employment before returning as a traveler
• Orientation includes non-billable modules averaging 6-8 hours