ICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Beds: 14 ICU beds, 20 Med/Surg beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:5 in Med/Surg
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (rotating weekends)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call Requirements: None
• Floating: Required (must be informed during interview)
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; candidates with attendance issues should not be submitted
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Staffing: 1 Patient Care Assistant (PCA), 1 Unit Coordinator (UC)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Experience with vasopressors required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Meditech electronic documentation system

Unit Procedures & Environment

• Critical care procedures performed regularly
• Dress Code:

  • Navy scrub top and pants, navy or white scrub jacket
  • Clean, healthy nails
  • Neat, clean hair with no extreme styles or colors
  • Facial hair must be clean and neatly trimmed
  • Tattoos should be covered when possible; exceptions handled individually
  • Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Additional Notes

• The unit is described as cohesive and supportive
• New equipment and technology available
• Attendance and floating policies strictly enforced

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN position in a busy ICU unit requiring at least 2 years of critical care nursing experience, active Texas RN licensure, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIH. The role involves rotating 12-hour shifts with every other weekend scheduling and mandatory floating. Candidates must have strong attendance records and be comfortable with critical care procedures including vasopressor administration.