Medical-Surgical ICU RN
San Antonio, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (MSICU)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Overview

• Unit: Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU, 7C)
• Facility: Large hospital with a broad range of specialties including cardiology, cancer care, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology, and orthopedics.
• Patient-focused care with faith-based philosophies.
• Documentation system used: Meditech

Shift Details

• Shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend: Rotating schedule
• Call: No call requirements
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Floating: All travelers are required to float within the hospital

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in ICU
• Minimum ICU experience: 3 years (higher value between 1 and 2-3 years taken)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Licensure: Active Texas RN license required (temporary licenses NOT accepted)

Preferred Skills

• Experience in MICU & MSICU settings
• Familiarity with Meditech charting and order entry

Procedures Commonly Performed on Unit

• Chest tubes
• Tracheostomies
• GI scopes
• Intubations
• Central lines and arterial lines
• NG tubes
• Foley catheters
• Dressing changes

Unit Policies & Guidelines

• Must badge in and out for each shift
• Full 30-minute lunch break required
• Punctuality is strictly enforced (clock-in by 6:38 AM/PM; after 6:45 considered tardy)
• Floating policy applies to all travelers

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Nails: Clean and healthy
• Hair: Neat, clean, no extreme styles or colors
• Facial hair: Clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; exceptions handled individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; all other visible piercings prohibited

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.