SICU RN
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,867/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse
Location
Houston, Texas
Specialty
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Contract Length
13 weeks
Schedule
- 12-hour day shifts
- 36 hours per week
- Scheduled based on unit needs
- Every other weekend required
- Must be flexible with scheduling; self-scheduling is not available
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- 3+ years of experience
- Prior travel experience
- Experience in a very busy hospital
- Must be open to floating
- EPIC familiarity
Clinical Expectations
- Manage critically ill surgical ICU patients
- Titrate drips
- Perform hemodynamic monitoring
- Manage chest tubes, ventilators, and various drains/surgical sites
- Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate appropriately
- Read telemetry strips
- Float to other ICUs within the hospital as needed
Unit Details
- 12 beds
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:3
- Intensivist support is available 24/7
- Respiratory therapy is available 24/7
- No telemetry techs on the unit
- Charge nurse may take a full assignment depending on staffing
- Nursing assistants/patient care techs are intermittent
Dress Code
- Teal bottoms
- Black or printed coordinating scrub top
- No fleece jackets
- No shellac, dip, or acrylic nails
- Unchipped regular nail polish is allowed
Orientation
- 2 shifts
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Houston, TX
As a Travel Surgical ICU 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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