Travel ICU RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level II Trauma Center requiring 3 years of ICU experience and a seasoned travel background.

• Work in the ICU of a Short Term Acute Care hospital with 379 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center setting
• Patient ratios of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:00
• 6 weekend shifts required to fulfill unit needs
• Floating between units required
• 48-hour work weeks approved
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 3 years of ICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required (seasoned traveler)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with CV surgery, trauma, ventilators, chest tubes, CVL, EVDs, neurosurgery, and lab interpretation required
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

• Care for critically ill patients including cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, and trauma cases
• Manage ventilators, chest tubes, central lines, EVDs, and other critical care equipment
• Monitor and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips as needed
• Dress code requires solid navy blue uniforms or scrubs for licensed nursing personnel
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront, with limited flexibility post-offer
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted site
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate within a 50-mile radius
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-775631. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.