Travel Contract

ICU/Med-Surg Patient Flow RN
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

$1,836/week
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Overview

  • Start Date02/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,836/week

Description

Registered Nurse (ICU / MS Patient Flow) - Travel/Contract

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Details

  • Specialty: ICU / MS patient flow
  • Patient Ratios: Up to 1:5 at highest
  • Weekend Scheduling: Every other weekend (EOW)
  • Facility Type: LTACH (Long-Term Acute Care Hospital)
  • Required Certifications:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Years of Experience Required: 2 years
  • Additional Skills: ICU and IMC (Intermediate Care) level care

Requirements & Compliance

  • Proof of I9 or Attestation
  • Government issued photo ID required during hours of service
  • Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
  • Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
  • Background Checks:
    • 7-year criminal check within a year of start, updated annually
    • Social Security Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, Facis level 3
    • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
    • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry Results required
  • Certifications Verification:
    • ACLS, BLS (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense approved)
    • PALS, NRP, TNCC as required
    • State License Primary Source Verification
    • NURSYS verification for RNs
  • Competency Exams: Medication Test/Pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable
  • Healthstream Rapid Registration and ETA training prior to start
  • Health Documents:
    • Initial physical exam, updated annually
    • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year, updated annually
    • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
    • Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months; 10-panel + Nicotine test within 10 days of start
  • History Documentation:
    • Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
    • Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year
    • Employment application/resume
    • Skills checklist updated annually
    • Internal evaluation if worked over 2 years

Notes

  • Local same pay for first-time travelers
  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel/contract role in a LTACH setting with weekend scheduling every other weekend.

Employer

GHR Healthcare - PH Division

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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
Things to Do
  • Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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