Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Tyler, TX
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date11/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Level I Trauma in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized critical care for trauma patients in a busy ICU environment. The position requires a focus on patient safety, efficient clinical skills, and adherence to trauma care protocols.
Job Details
- Position Description: Trauma ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at Level I Trauma designation.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; PALS and TNCC preferred.
- Experience and Education: 2 years of preferred trauma ICU experience; relevant certifications required; minimum of 0 years of experience; state or compact license must be in hand at time of submittal.
- Schedule: Days shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week, minimum 48 hours weekly.
- Patient Ratios: 2 patients per nurse during the day.
- Charting System: Epic experience required.
- Additional Responsibilities: Managing BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, ventilator care, central line management, ICP monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, IV starting and maintenance, ventilator management, and trauma-specific procedures.
- Unit Details: 14 rooms, 16 beds, interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
- Travel Experience: Required; candidates must be compliant with travel regulations, including license validation and RTO listing.
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 Tyler, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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