MICU RN
Tyler, TX
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$2,374/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care451 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 1, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Medical-Surgical ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license and Epic charting experience.
Details
- Work in a Medical-Surgical ICU setting
- Patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3
- Day shift 4x12 hours (7:00-19:00) with 36 or 48 hour options
- Epic charting system required
Requirements
- Active TX or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and PALS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Proficiency in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of patients with respiratory failure
- Experience managing patients with AKI, CRRT, and hemodialysis preferred
- Experience with cardiac drips, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to medical-surgical ICU patients requiring complex monitoring and interventions
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary ICU team in a high-acuity environment
- Must complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Orientation includes onsite completion of required training modules
- No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is allowed during the first week of orientation
- Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Travelers residing in certain nearby Texas counties are not contracted
- No travel pairs or groups accepted
- First-time travelers may be considered based on experience requirements
Facility
UT Health Tyler
2 nurses recommend working with UT Health Tyler

- Short Term Acute Care
- 451 beds
Employer
American Traveler
87 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Nicole was absolutely fantastic to work with. I had a really rough time with another agency position and Nicole has been so reassuring and supportive every step of the way. Nicole has frequent contact with me and was able to get me a contract in under a week. She is absolutely amazing. I can’t say enough great things about 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 Medical Intensive Care Unit 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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