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Location: Abilene, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Provide ICU and Intermediate Care (IMC) level care, managing patient flow with ratios up to 1:5.
Weekend scheduling is every other weekend (EOW).
Facility type: Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH).

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

First-time travel nurses are allowed to apply.
Healthstream Rapid Registration and ETA training must be completed prior to start.
Facility requires ongoing compliance with background checks and certifications for contract renewals or extensions.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a night shift travel contract in a LTACH setting with a structured weekend schedule.

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ADDRESS1900 Pine StreetAbilene, TX 79601

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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