ICU Registered Nurse
Seguin, Texas
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Travel RN - ICU

Location: Seguin, Texas
Specialty: ICU
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a travel RN with ICU experience to support a hospital near San Antonio. The nurse must be comfortable floating to Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) and Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) areas as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current Texas RN license or compact license
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• PALS certification preferred but may be negotiable or obtained onsite
• Must be independent and comfortable with ICU skill level

Work Details

• 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required (including holidays)
• Patient ratios typically 1:2, sometimes 1:1 depending on acuity
• ICU beds: 9 (average daily census 6)
• Floating assignments may include Medical, Surgical, IPRU, and possibly ER (non-trauma/non-resuscitation patients only)
• Orientation includes 2 shifts with a preceptor
• Common patient diagnoses: Pneumonia, Sepsis, Acute Renal Failure, CHF, COPD, cardiac drips, post-op abdominal surgery, extubation issues, post cath lab patients, occasional non-intubated pediatrics

Additional Information

• EMR system: MediTech Expanse
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Neon Kohden
• Ventilators: Avea
• Pharmacy available on-call nights and limited weekend coverage
• Charge nurse duties include full patient load
• Scrub color: Navy
• Scheduling made 6 weeks in advance with staff input

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position.