Travel ICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring a TX or compact RN license and 1-2 years of critical care experience with vent and BiPAP management skills.

Details\n

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• Work in the ICU/CCU department of an acute care hospital
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• 6-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:2
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• Adult and geriatric patient population, no pediatrics
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• Common diagnoses include CHF, AFib RVR, DKA, pneumonia, and sepsis
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• Uses telemetry monitors, VS machines, bladder scanner, ultrasound for IV access, Doppler, ventilators, and BiPAP equipment
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• MedHost EHR system used
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• Mixed shift schedule with rotating weekends
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• May be placed on call during periods of low census
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• May be required to float to Med/Surg when ICU census is low
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Requirements\n

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• Active TX or compact RN license required
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• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
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• 1-2 years of ICU/critical care experience required
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• Experience with ventilator and BiPAP management required
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• Experience with critical care drips required
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• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide critical care nursing to adult and geriatric ICU patients
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• Join a family-oriented unit that emphasizes teamwork and a positive attitude
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• Ability to adjust to varying provider needs is valued
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• Any scrub color is acceptable
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• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
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• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
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• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
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• Every other weekend work required
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American Traveler Job ID #P-733751. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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