Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
San Antonio, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit in San Antonio, Texas, where your ICU nursing experience, critical thinking, and bedside care skills can make a meaningful impact every shift. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced MICU RN who thrives in fast-paced critical care environments, values teamwork, and is ready to care for complex adult patients.
Job Details
- Position: MICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
- Location: San Antonio, TX 78229
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Active Texas RN license required; temporary license will not be accepted
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification required
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently in a high-acuity setting
- MICU or MSICU background preferred
- Experience with IABP and CRRT preferred
- Meditech experience preferred
- Willingness to float as needed per unit policy
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Monitor, assess, and interpret complex patient conditions and respond quickly to changes
- Perform and assist with ICU procedures including chest tubes, trachs, GI scopes, intubations, central lines, and arterial lines
- Manage NG tubes, Foley catheters, and dressing changes with attention to detail
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit policies, including punctual badge-in/badge-out procedures
- Adapt to floating assignments when needed while maintaining high standards of care
Apply now for this San Antonio travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team in a rewarding Medical ICU role.
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
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About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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