Travel
ICU
Houston, TX
Surgical ICU ā Night Shift RN
Shift & Schedule
12-hour nights, 7pā7a; every other weekend required. 44 guaranteed hours per week. Unit-based scheduling; no self-scheduling. Flexible call-off if census permits; standby rare.
The Role
Your Responsibilities
- Titrate vasopressors (vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, dobutamine, dopamine) and sedation/analgesia drips
- Manage hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, ventilators, and post-surgical drains
- Recognize early changes in patient condition and escalate promptly
- Read cardiac monitor strips independently
- Float to other ICUs as needed; skill set considered for assignment
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years experience in a busy hospital environment; prior travel experience preferred
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and clinical judgment
- Competency with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical ventilation
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required
- Flexible, reliable, willing to adapt to dynamic unit needs
Support & Resources
Intensivists and APP coverage 24/7 in the ICU. Respiratory therapy available around the clock. Charge nurses on every shift. Two shifts of unit-specific orientation provided.
Contract Details
13 weeks; 91-week assignment available. Starts November 9, 2026.
