Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Abilene, TX
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$2,052/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Hiring Now: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU/CCU
Location: Abilene, TX
Contract: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Shift: Days and Night
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts
Position Overview
Seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (RN – ICU/CCU) for a 13-week travel assignment. Nurses will provide individualized care to critically ill patients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and care for critically ill patients.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established care plans.
- Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and follow clinical protocols.
- Support patient safety and infection prevention practices.
- Float to another unit or campus as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the ICU/CCU specialty.
- Active Texas RN license required at submission.
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
- Altera charting experience preferred, but not required.
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
- Must be able to complete required compliance items within 72 hours of offer acceptance.
Schedule & Contract Details
- Day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
- 13-week contract.
- 16 hours of non-billable orientation; additional modules are also non-billable.
- Travelers must live at least 150 miles from the facility. Local candidates are not accepted.
- Requested time off (RTO) may be considered if full hours can be maintained or only 1–2 shifts are missed.
- Previous permanent staff must have a one-year separation before returning as a traveler.
- Flu vaccine required; medical and religious exemptions accepted.
Employer
Prime Staffing
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At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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