SICU RN
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,867/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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
SICU RN
Location
Houston, Texas
Contract Length
13 weeks
Schedule
- Nights, 12-hour shifts
- 44 hours per week
- Scheduled based on unit needs
- Every other weekend required
- Flexible with scheduling; no self-scheduling
Required Qualifications
- RN license
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- 3+ years of experience
- Prior travel experience
- Experience in a very busy hospital
- Open to floating
- EPIC required
- Must be able to titrate drips
- Must be flexible with scheduling
Unit Details
- SICU (6CA)
- 12 beds
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity
- Busy, large Level 1 Trauma unit
- Intensivist on unit days and/or nights
- APPs on unit 24/7
- RT in ICU 24/7
- No tele/monitor techs; RN reads strips
Clinical Experience / Skills
- Early recognition of changes in patient condition
- Clear communication and escalation with providers
- Critical thinking
- CRRT
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tubes
- Ventilator management
- Various drains and surgical sites
Common Patient Population
- Liver/kidney transplant
- Vascular surgeries, including endarterectomies and fem/pop bypass
- ENT cancer cases
- Facial flaps
- Throat cancer resection
- Complicated throat/esophageal infections affecting the airway
- Abdominal surgery, including colectomy, ex-laps, abdominal aneurysm
- Mastectomy
- Deep tissue flaps
Floating
- First to float
- May float to other ICUs within the hospital
- Skill set will be considered for assignment
Additional Details
- Charge nurse may take a full assignment depending on staffing
- Nurse aides/patient care techs are intermittent and dependent on census
- 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
- Scrub color: teal bottoms with black or printed coordinating scrub top
- No fleece jackets
- No shellac, dip, or acrylic nails; no overlays
- Unchipped regular nail polish is allowed
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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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