ICU RN
Plano, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit in Plano, TX, where experienced critical care nurses provide high-acuity patient care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, a 2:1 patient ratio, and 36 guaranteed hours per week for dedicated ICU RNs seeking a rewarding Texas healthcare job. Plano offers the best of North Texas living, with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, strong dining and shopping options, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse / Critical Care RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Location: Plano, Texas
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Length: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Schedule: Every other weekend; call and floating as needed
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
Job Requirements
- Active RN license required; temporary license will not be accepted
- Minimum 2 years of hospital nursing experience
- Minimum 2 years of ICU or specialty critical care experience
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Meditech experience preferred
- TNCC, CCRN, or TCRN preferred
- Strong critical care knowledge and comfort with high-acuity patient populations
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a busy ICU/CCU setting
- Monitor patients closely and respond quickly to changes in condition
- Assist with advanced procedures, including central line insertions, arterial line insertions, thoracotomies, bedside trachs, and chest tube insertions
- Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support excellent patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach in a high-acuity environment
- Follow unit standards for scheduling, floating, and professional appearance
Additional Highlights
- Supportive critical care environment with supervisory presence on each shift
- Opportunity to build experience in a well-equipped Texas ICU
- Ideal for a confident travel nurse who thrives in fast-moving, high-acuity care
Apply now to take the next step in your ICU nursing career and join this Plano, Texas travel nursing opportunity 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
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Pros
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Cons
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About Plano, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Plano, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.
- Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.
- Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.
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