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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a stepdown unit requiring 2 years of ICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Stepdown ICU unit caring for low acuity ICU patients and high acuity telemetry patients
• Handles all standard ICU care with the exception of ventilated patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• On-call responsibilities once every 6 weeks
• 6 weekend shifts required per 6-week period
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• May consider 3x12 or 48-hour scheduling options
• Any charting system experience accepted, Altera experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with neurological conditions including CVA, craniotomy, intracranial bleeds, and TBI preferred
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management experience
• Experience with vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
• Renal and GI care skills including CBI, hemodialysis management, and feeding tube care

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive ICU-level nursing care in a stepdown setting
• Monitor and manage cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and renal patient needs
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing
• Candidates must avoid any substances that could result in a positive drug screen, including CBD products
• Clinicians must complete required lab items within 72 hours of accepting an offer or have a completion plan in place
• Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to return as a travelers
• RN candidates must reside within a 150-mile radius to be considered local
• Travel experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers may be considered