Travel
ICU
Waco, TX
ICU Nurse – Critical Care
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse for a 13-week contract. You'll work nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on a conglomerate critical care unit managing high-acuity medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
Clinical Scope
This unit handles a diverse patient population across the critical care continuum, including:
- Post-procedural cases (TAVR, CABG, CEA, thoracotomy)
- Acute neurological events (CVA)
- Cardiac emergencies (STEMI, MI, heart failure, arrhythmias)
- Respiratory failure and distress (requiring vent management, HFNC)
- Sepsis and shock states
- Metabolic emergencies (DKA, GIB)
- Advanced hemodynamic support (IABP, Impella, CRRT)
- Targeted temperature management (TTM)
Requirements
- Minimum three years' critical care nursing experience
- Current RN license (verification required)
- Ability to float between ICU and Step Down units
- ACLS/PALS certification
- Willingness to complete facility onboarding assessments, including EKG competency, core competencies, and skills validation
What to Expect
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Rotating nights in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Standard critical care nursing skills and advanced monitoring required
- Supportive team environment with structured onboarding
Location: Waco, TX
Start Date: November 22, 2026