Travel Contract

ICU RN
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

$1,734-2,149/week
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ICU

Overview

  • Travel/contract role in Abilene, Texas.
  • Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:00.
  • 36 hours per week.
  • Contract length: 13 weeks.

Role Details

  • Stepdown ICU assignment.
  • May have low acuity ICU patients or high acuity tele patients on the unit.
  • Will care for everything a regular ICU has except ventilated patients.
  • On call once every 6 weeks.
  • 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period.
  • Start date within the next 3–5 weeks is preferred.

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 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
  • NURSYS verification.
  • 2 references within 3 years of start.
  • Skills checklist.
  • Resume/application.
  • Background check.
  • Education verification.
  • Government-issued photo ID.
  • E-Verify or attestation.
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgement.
  • Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing.
  • Pass/fail testing for telemetry nurses.
  • Color blind testing.
  • Physical exam.
  • Negative TB or chest X-ray.
  • Rubeola (Measles).
  • Mumps.
  • Rubella.
  • Hepatitis B.
  • Varicella.
  • Drug testing.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
  • Flu vaccination/documentation.
  • Texas DADS employability status check.
  • Texas Employee Misconduct Registry check.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM.
  • HHS/OIG.

Preferred Qualifications

  • None stated.

Facility

Hendrick Medical Center

3.8rating(71 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Hendrick Medical Center

Anonymous
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Medical Lab Technician (Allied Health Professional)
Contract Position
5.0rating
Review of Hendrick Medical Center on Jun 29, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 360 beds
ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601
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About Abilene, TX

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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