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Waco, TX

ICU Nurse – 13-Week Contract

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse for a 13-week contract assignment. You'll work in a conglomerate critical care unit that manages medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients across a range of acuities and procedures.

Shift & Schedule

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

36 guaranteed hours per week

Clinical Scope

You'll care for high-acuity patients including post-cardiac interventions (TAVR, CABG), acute neurological events (CVA, stroke with TNK), respiratory failure, sepsis, GI bleeding, and metabolic emergencies (DKA). Daily responsibilities include advanced ventilator management, HFNC, therapeutic hypothermia (TTM), IABP and Impella support, CRRT, and other critical care interventions.

Float Requirements

You must be able to float between ICU and Step Down within the critical care service line.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
  • Active RN license (Nursys verification required)
  • ACLS and EPLS certifications
  • Standard onboarding requirements: drug screen, TB screening, vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Influenza), fit test, and background check

Contract Details

13 weeks | Start date: December 6, 2026

Interested candidates should be prepared to demonstrate strong critical care skills and comfort with rapid patient acuity changes.