ICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Travel Position

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (rotating weekends)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with 14 beds; also includes 20 Med/Surg beds
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:5 in Med/Surg
• Staffing: 1 Patient Care Assistant (PCA), 1 Unit Clerk (UC)
• Documentation System: Meditech (experience preferred)
• Floating: Required as needed per hospital floating policy
• Call Requirements: None
• Attendance: Candidates with attendance issues or frequent call-ins/no-shows will not be considered
• Procedures: Critical care procedures performed on unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• NIH certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Vasopressor experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Meditech electronic documentation system

Dress Code and Appearance Standards

• Scrubs: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Nails: Clean and healthy
• Hair: Neat and clean, no extreme styles or colors
• Facial Hair: Beards, mustaches, and sideburns must be clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; uncovered body art addressed individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; all other visible piercings prohibited

Additional Notes

• The unit emphasizes a positive, caring attitude and teamwork
• The hospital has received a safety grade of “A” for patient protection and quality care
• Scheduling requires working every other weekend
• The unit is described as cohesive and supportive with modern equipment and technology

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a well-regarded hospital with a strong focus on patient safety and quality outcomes.