Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Houston, TX
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,439/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care133 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Texas
Description
Job Title
Travel RN - ICU
City/State: Houston, Texas
Shift: 19:00-07:00, Nights
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 05/25/2026
Job Description:
This role involves providing critical care nursing in the Intensive Care Unit, with responsibilities including the care of intubated patients and those receiving titrating vasoactive medications.
Responsibilities:
- Care for intubated patients
- Administer titrating vasoactive medications
- Recovery from open-heart surgery
- Perform procedures like intubation, extubation, bedside bronchoscopy, and bedside line insertion
Requirements:
- Knowledge of how to care for intubated patients
- Experience with titrating vasoactive medications
- ACLS/BLS certifications
Facility
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Pros
Pay is decent and the people are great
Cons
Nothing to say..you’ll just have to find out yourself 🙂

- Short Term Acute Care
- 133 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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