Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,002 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Kerrville, Texas.

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week ICU travel assignment at a rural Texas hospital, requiring 3 years of critical care experience and Meditech proficiency.

• 12-bed ICU within a rural community hospital setting
• Surgical ICU patient population with critically ill cases
• Standard ICU patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to med/surg, rehab, and CDU units when ICU/IMC census is low, with a patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Charting system: Meditech (experience required)

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA-issued)
• Minimum 3 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Surgical ICU experience required
• Meditech EMR experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Core ICU skills required: IV therapy, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, arterial line management, care of ventilated patients, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), interpretation of ABGs, ETT/NT suctioning, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, emergency medications, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, CVA/acute stroke management, chronic/acute renal failure management, IV insulin protocols, management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE, and phlebotomy
• Preferred skills include: accessing/managing ports, administration of chemotherapy, assist with chest tube insertion/removal, continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade, traumatic brain injury care, epicardial pacing wire care and management, Impella, IABP, pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, ventricular assist device (LVAD/RVAD), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, and GI surgery experience
• 2 supervisor references from within the last 3 years of employment required for consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

• Orientation is provided, including for float assignments to med/surg, rehab, and CDU
• Must work 3 out of 5 winter holidays
• RTO requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; generally up to 7–10 days, and any approved RTO must be factored into the total contract length
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Travel pairs are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility housing is available
• The facility conducts its own drug screen upon arrival, which includes marijuana — a positive result is an automatic cancellation with no exceptions; candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could produce a positive result
• Located in Kerrville, TX — known as Texas wine country — approximately 1 hour from San Antonio

American Traveler Job ID #P-716198. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.