Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Lufkin, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$1,591/weekOverview
- Start Date04/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Lufkin, TX — 12-week critical care contract in East Texas. Apply now.
Compensation
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460–$1,540/week
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RN / ICU RN)
- Location: Lufkin, TX 75904 — East Texas travel nursing opportunity
- Unit: ICU (EXT-Other)
- Start Date: April 20, 2026
- End Date: July 13, 2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Patient Ratio: 1:2 (critical care/ICU RN)
- Beds: 15
- EMR: MEDHOST (MEDHOST experience preferred)
- Scrubs: Navy
Qualifications & Requirements
- Active RN licensure (valid for state of assignment)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience – critical care nurse background
- Demonstrated critical care expertise and ICU nursing skills
- Ability to float to Stepdown unit as needed (ICU/Stepdown experience preferred)
- Permanent home address must be more than 50 miles from facility (travel RN requirement)
- Experience with MEDHOST EMR preferred
ICU RN Responsibilities (Critical Care)
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a 15-bed ICU
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform critical care interventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using MEDHOST EMR
- Float to Stepdown unit when required and participate in unit-based call rotation
- Adhere to hospital policies and ICU protocols for patient safety and quality care
Why This ICU Travel Nurse Job in Lufkin, TX?
This travel nurse ICU position offers the chance to practice critical care nursing in a modern facility while experiencing the friendly communities and scenic parks of East Texas. Ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking short-term travel nurse contracts and ICU RN jobs in Texas.
Apply now: Join our travel nursing team for this ICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Lufkin, TX. Submit your resume, active RN license, and current certifications to be considered. Explore more critical care nurse and travel RN jobs in East Texas today.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Lufkin, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Lufkin, TX here's what you should know:- Lufkin's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 93°F, and average lows are around 72°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 59°F, and average lows are around 38°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Lufkin, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Lufkin is car-friendly, and most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Lufkin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lufkin offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, as well as options for art and music enthusiasts.
- Sports and outdoor activities are popular, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby area.
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