ICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - ICU (Travel)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: Resource Pool / ED HOLD (648)
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 (Overflow units for ED Holds)
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Shift Details: 7A-7:30P / 7P-7:30A
• Weekend Schedule: Rotating
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Floating Policy: Floating required as needed; all candidates must be willing to float

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU
• Required Years of Experience: 2+ years in hospital/specialty (higher value used)
• Licensure: Active Texas RN License only (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• Skills:

  • Telemetry monitoring experience
  • Experience with various IV drips
• Preferred: Meditech experience

Job Responsibilities & Procedures

• Typical procedures performed in progressive care departments
• Patient care focused on telemetry and ICU-level acuity

Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines

• Scrub Color: Navy scrub top and pant; navy or white scrub jacket
• Nail Policy: Clean and healthy nails required
• 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; exceptions handled individually
• Piercings: Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating is mandatory as per hospital policy; candidates will be informed during the interview.