SICU RN
Houston, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Houston, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Every Other Weekend Required | No Self-Scheduling

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed SICU at a busy, large Level 1 Trauma facility, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity and census
• Manage complex post-surgical and critically ill patients including liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgery, ENT/oncology, abdominal surgery, and airway-compromising conditions
• Titrate a wide range of vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene
• Perform and monitor advanced critical care interventions including CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, chest tube management, ventilator management, and care of various drains and surgical sites
• Independently read and interpret cardiac monitor strips using Philips monitoring equipment (no monitor techs on unit)
• Float to other ICUs within the facility as needed — travelers are first to float; skill set will be considered for assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible to work in Texas
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Must be open to floating to other ICUs within the facility
• Must be flexible with scheduling based on unit needs; no self-scheduling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a high-volume, Level 1 Trauma or similarly busy hospital environment
• Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to recognize early changes in patient condition and escalate appropriately to providers
• Hands-on experience with CRRT, ventilator management, and titration of complex vasoactive drip protocols

Why Join Us

• Work alongside intensivists and APPs who are present on the unit around the clock, as well as 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support, providing a strong interdisciplinary team environment
• Gain experience in one of the most complex and diverse surgical ICU patient populations, including transplant, vascular, oncology, and major abdominal surgery cases