SICU RN
Houston, TX
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
6x8 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – SICU

Location

Houston, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Surgical ICU serving a high-acuity population including liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgery, ENT/oncology, and complex abdominal surgery patients
• Monitor and manage hemodynamic status, ventilators, chest tubes, CRRT, and various drains and surgical sites
• Titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently using Philips monitoring equipment
• Demonstrate early recognition of changes in patient condition with clear communication and escalation to providers
• Float to other ICUs within the facility as needed based on unit staffing needs; skill set will be considered for assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of Texas (or compact eligibility)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in a high-acuity ICU setting strongly expected
• Must be open to floating to other ICUs within the facility
• Scheduling is based on unit needs; self-scheduling is not available

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience in a busy, high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center
• Hands-on experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
• Familiarity with complex surgical patient populations including transplant and oncology

Why Join Us

• Work alongside intensivists and APPs who maintain a 24/7 presence on the unit, supported by respiratory therapy around the clock
• Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical ICU environment within a large Level 1 Trauma facility