Travel ICU Registered Nurse

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/20/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with travel experience for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring a TX or compact RN license.

• Medical-Surgical ICU unit within a hospital setting
• 3x12-hour night shifts with block scheduling, 19:00-7:00
• Patient ratio of 1:2 to 1:3
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active TX or compact RN license required (State or Compact license must be in hand at time of consideration)
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS and PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience in teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, Trauma Level I, or Trauma Level II settings preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience managing patients with acute/chronic renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT
• Proficient in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and IV insulin protocols
• Infection prevention and isolation precaution/PPE knowledge required

• Care for critically ill medical-surgical ICU patients requiring close monitoring and multidisciplinary 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
• Locals residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• All RTO must be listed at time of consideration, 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
• Orientation includes onsite completion of required training modules

American Traveler Job  #P-729547. 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.