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4.8rating(418 reviews)

$2,408/week

Hourly Rate$55

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SICU RN

Location

Houston, Texas

Contract Length

13 weeks

Schedule

Nights, 12-hour shifts
44 hours per week
Scheduled based on unit needs
Every other weekend required
Flexible with scheduling; no self-scheduling

Required Qualifications

RN license
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
3+ years of experience
Prior travel experience
Experience in a very busy hospital
Open to floating
EPIC required
Must be able to titrate drips
Must be flexible with scheduling

Unit Details

SICU (6CA)
12 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2 or 1:3 depending on acuity
Busy, large Level 1 Trauma unit
Intensivist on unit days and/or nights
APPs on unit 24/7
RT in ICU 24/7
No tele/monitor techs; RN reads strips

Clinical Experience / Skills

Early recognition of changes in patient condition
Clear communication and escalation with providers
Critical thinking
CRRT
Hemodynamic monitoring
Chest tubes
Ventilator management
Various drains and surgical sites

Common Patient Population

Liver/kidney transplant
Vascular surgeries, including endarterectomies and fem/pop bypass
ENT cancer cases
Facial flaps
Throat cancer resection
Complicated throat/esophageal infections affecting the airway
Abdominal surgery, including colectomy, ex-laps, abdominal aneurysm
Mastectomy
Deep tissue flaps

Floating

First to float
May float to other ICUs within the hospital
Skill set will be considered for assignment

Additional Details

Charge nurse may take a full assignment depending on staffing
Nurse aides/patient care techs are intermittent and dependent on census
2 shifts of unit-specific orientation
Scrub color: teal bottoms with black or printed coordinating scrub top
No fleece jackets
No shellac, dip, or acrylic nails; no overlays
Unchipped regular nail polish is allowed

Facility

CHI Saint Luke's Health-Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center

3.7rating(19 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with CHI Saint Luke's Health-Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center

Anonymous

Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Contract Position

5.0rating

Pros

Unit is traveler friendly, good system, good management

Cons

None

Review of CHI Saint Luke's Health-Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center on Jul 8, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
678 beds

ADDRESS6720 Bertner AvenueHouston, TX 77030

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Surgical ICU Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.

Things to Do

Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.

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