ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Night Shift | Sugar Land, TX

13-Week Contract | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 Guaranteed Hours/Week

This ICU position manages high-acuity medical patients across a range of complex diagnoses, including CHF, DKA, respiratory failure, metabolic acidosis, renal failure, and encephalopathy. The unit is well-supported and fast-paced, making it an excellent fit for experienced critical care nurses.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour nights, 7 PM – 7 AM; every other weekend (EOW)
• Self-scheduling; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• 1 major and 1 minor holiday required (spring and fall)
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating is required

Clinical Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Must be proficient in ventilator management, drip titration, and DKA management
• RNs titrate cardiac drips, insulin, and sedation medications
• RNs troubleshoot respiratory equipment (ventilators, BiPAP, high-flow, and other modalities); RT is present on the unit 24/7
• Central monitoring at each nursing station; charge nurse and bedside nurses monitor strips

Staffing & Support

• Free charge nurse on every shift (no patient assignment)
• Intensivist/hospitalist coverage: NP in-house 24 hours, MD on-site days with on-call nights
• PCA support based on census

Certifications Required

• BLS and ACLS (AHA)
• CRRT & IABP training preferred but not required

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Royal blue
• Unit orientation: 2 shifts
• BSN not required; active TX RN license required
• Start date: October 5, 2026