ICU Registered Nurse
Round Rock, TX
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location: Round Rock, Texas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Summary

• Provide direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans; observe, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate care among all disciplines to ensure well-coordinated patient care.
• Execute physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a stressful environment.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience).
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association.
• NIH Certification.
• Driver's License.

Experience

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Completion of specialty competency exams with minimum passing scores (e.g., Ascension Specialty Exam, EKG Exam).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics.
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (mask required if declined)
  • TB screening with 2-step PPD or IGRA and chest X-ray if positive
  • Fit testing for respiratory protection, updated annually
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug test within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background checks including criminal, employment, and education verifications.
• Professional references: at least two required prior to first assignment.
• Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address on file.

Additional Notes

• Must complete required onboarding modules and attestations prior to or at start of assignment.
• Ability to work night shift hours in a critical care environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and handle stressful situations.

This position is suitable for experienced ICU Registered Nurses licensed in Texas who meet the certification and health requirements and are prepared for a long-term night shift assignment.