Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $1,850 to $2,050 per week in Houston, TX

RN - SICU | Houston, TX | 13 Weeks Contract

Surgical ICU nursing is where clinical expertise, precision, and quick decision-making truly matter. When patients are recovering from complex surgeries or facing critical conditions, they need a nurse who can stay calm, recognize subtle changes, and act with confidence.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (RN - SICU) to join a dedicated critical-care team in Houston, TX. If you thrive in high-acuity environments and have a passion for caring for complex surgical patients, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (RN - SICU)
• Location: Houston, TX
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay:$1,850 to $2,050

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill surgical and post-operative patients
• Perform detailed head-to-toe assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in condition
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, neurological status, and other critical indicators
• Assess patients following major surgical procedures and identify potential complications early
• Monitor hemodynamic status and recognize subtle changes requiring immediate intervention
• Manage central lines, arterial lines, drains, chest tubes, catheters, wound sites, and other critical-care devices
• Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, antibiotics, pain medications, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Monitor continuous medication infusions and titrate therapies according to provider orders and facility protocols
• Provide specialized post-operative care following complex abdominal, vascular, thoracic, trauma, or other major surgical procedures
• Monitor surgical wounds, incisions, drains, and tubes for bleeding, infection, and other complications
• Recognize signs of sepsis, hemorrhage, respiratory failure, shock, and other critical conditions
• Respond promptly to codes, rapid responses, and other clinical emergencies
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with bedside procedures and critical-care interventions
• Provide pain, sedation, and comfort management
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery, and ongoing care
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, CNAs, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality-improvement and evidence-based critical-care initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent SICU/ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of surgical critical-care nursing principles
• Experience caring for high-acuity surgical and post-operative patients
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• Experience with central lines, arterial lines, drains, chest tubes, and invasive monitoring
• Knowledge of critical-care medication infusions and protocols
• Strong understanding of post-operative complications and emergency interventions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, assessment, and critical-thinking skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-acuity environment
• Comfortable working night shifts