Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with prior travel experience for a night shift position requiring TX or compact RN licensure and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certifications.

• Work in a 10-bed ICU within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Block schedule approved
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (preferred), and TNCC (preferred)
• Experience with 1:2/3 patient ratios
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line and central line management, PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and continuous IV sedation
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization care and Swan-Ganz monitoring

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be accepted
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Previous staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• All requested time off must be submitted for consideration upfront, with no more than 3 days auto-approved and none during the first week of orientation
• Core onboarding items and labs must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing

American Traveler Job  #P-740397. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.