Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Round Rock, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,560/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Round Rock, Texas. This is a contract assignment requiring candidates to bring their license on the first day. The role involves night shift work with rotating weekends, and the assignment lasts for 13 weeks. It offers an opportunity to work in a specialized critical care environment with advanced equipment and procedures.
Job Details:
- Location: Round Rock, Texas
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night Shift) with rotating weekends
- Schedule: 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIH (National Institutes of Health) certification, critical care experience, and Meditech Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma credentials such as TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), CATN, TCAR, and post-operative cardiac surgery experience.
- Responsibilities: Performing critical care procedures including rapid sequence intubation, CABG and valve replacements, thrombectomies, EVD insertions, SLED/TABLO, MTP, cardioversion, IABP/Impella support, TNK administration, vasopressors, and IV sedation.
- Additional Information: The unit is equipped with advanced medical devices such as IABP, Impella, Ventiator, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, SLED/TABLO machines, Belmont rapid infuser, EVD, nitric oxide, Hemisphere EMR. The team values driven individuals willing to learn, adapt, and work as part of a team, with a focus on patient safety. The dress code requires navy scrubs.
- Unit Profile: 22 beds, 60 staff members, specialized invasive and critical care equipment, with a nurse to patient ratio typically of 1:2, sometimes 1:1.
- Positions Available: 1 or 2
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Round Rock, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Round Rock, TX here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 95°F and lows of 73°F, winter average highs of 61°F and lows of 40°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity among travelers.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- Round Rock has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and plenty of outdoor parks and trails for recreation.
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