Charge ICU Registered Nurse
Abilene, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Charge RN (ICU)
• Specialty: ICU / MS patient flow
• Patient Ratios: Up to 1:5 at highest acuity
• Weekend Scheduling: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Facility Type: LTACH (Long-Term Acute Care Hospital)
• Local candidates allowed with same pay as travelers

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Intermediate Care experience
• ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or United States Department of Defense
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a Long Term Acute Care (LTACH) setting
• Prior experience in Charge Nurse roles

Additional Requirements

• Ability to manage ICU patient flow and staffing ratios
• Compliance with background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry
• Health and Safety:

  • Physical exam verifying ability to meet job demands
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening (9 or 10 panel depending on timing)
• Documentation:

  • Proof of I9 or attestation
  • Government issued photo ID
  • E-Verify proof or attestation
  • Clinical references (2 required)
  • Skills checklist updated annually
  • Performance evaluations if applicable
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as applicable

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration.
• First-time travelers are allowed.
• The role requires strong ICU clinical skills and charge nurse leadership experience.
• Weekend shifts are scheduled every other weekend.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs looking for a travel contract in Texas with leadership responsibilities in a LTACH setting.