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Job ID: 898964
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – SICU
Location
Houston, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Surgical ICU serving a high-acuity population including liver/kidney transplant, vascular surgery, ENT/oncology, and complex abdominal surgery patients
- Monitor and manage hemodynamic status, ventilators, chest tubes, CRRT, and various drains and surgical sites
- Titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including vasopressin, epinephrine, levophed, heparin, dobutamine, dopamine, versed, hydromorphone, fentanyl, ketamine, nimbex, esmolol, and cardene
- Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently using Philips monitoring equipment
- Demonstrate early recognition of changes in patient condition with clear communication and escalation to providers
- Float to other ICUs within the facility as needed based on unit staffing needs; skill set will be considered for assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in the state of Texas (or compact eligibility)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Proficiency with Epic EMR required
- Minimum of 3 years of RN experience in a high-acuity ICU setting strongly expected
- Must be open to floating to other ICUs within the facility
- Scheduling is based on unit needs; self-scheduling is not available
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience in a busy, high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center
- Hands-on experience with CRRT, hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
- Familiarity with complex surgical patient populations including transplant and oncology
Why Join Us
- Work alongside intensivists and APPs who maintain a 24/7 presence on the unit, supported by respiratory therapy around the clock
- Gain experience in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical ICU environment within a large Level 1 Trauma facility