Travel ICU RN

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:
  
  11/17/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with a TX or compact license for a Medical-Surgical ICU role requiring prior critical care experience and Epic charting proficiency.

• Work in the Medical-Surgical ICU setting
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts with 36 or 48 hour options
• Patient ratios of 1:2 to 1:3
• Uses Epic for charting
• Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU work settings

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, BiPAP/CPAP, and HFNC
• Experience managing acute/chronic renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and administering continuous IV sedation
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post-neurosurgery care preferred
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, post cardiac surgery care, and TAVR preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with IV insulin protocols

• Provide critical care nursing to a medically and surgically complex ICU patient population
• Complete required onboarding modules onsite during orientation within 48 hours of contract signing
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted
• Travelers residing in certain nearby Texas counties are not eligible for this position
• Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All RTO must be submitted and listed at time of consideration
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-772106. 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.