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
• 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 hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and a TX or compact RN license.

• Work in the ICU of a short-term acute care hospital with 379 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center setting
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• Patient ratio of 1:2 to 1:3
• Weekend requirement of at least 6 weekend shifts within a 6 week period
• Floating required between units
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; OCN preferred
• Minimum of 1 year ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, Trauma Level I, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs required
• Experience with blood product administration, TPN/lipids, and port accessing/managing preferred
• Experience in isolation precautions/PPE and infection prevention required
• Experience with intake and output monitoring, urine output assessment, and acute kidney injury required
• Experience with ventilator management, suctioning, and interpretation of ABGs required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with IV insulin protocols required
• 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill ICU patients across a variety of specialties including cardiovascular, neuro, surgical, and trauma populations
• Dress code requires solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire for licensed nursing personnel
• Free parking available in designated surface lots
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests must be submitted up-front during the application process; post-offer RTO requests may not be accommodated
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at the standard bill rate
• Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period if outside the 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers are not considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-768050. 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.