Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical ICU Day Shift in Tyler, Texas

Position Overview

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Tyler, Texas, as an ICU Registered Nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients in a Medical-Surgical ICU. You will become part of a collaborative critical care team managing complex patients in a supportive environment with a 1:2 patient ratio, comprehensive interdisciplinary resources, and Epic electronic charting.

This Texas travel nursing opportunity is located in welcoming Tyler, an East Texas community known for its beautiful parks, vibrant local culture, and famous Texas Rose Garden. Enjoy an appealing balance of professional opportunity and quality of life while advancing your critical care nursing career.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• End Date: January 19, 2027
• Schedule: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week, with a 36- or 48-hour scheduling option
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit: Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record
• Orientation: 12 hours

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Texas; a state or compact license must be in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required; 2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIHSS and PALS certifications as applicable to the assignment
• Recent experience caring for critically ill Medical-Surgical ICU patients
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete required core compliance items and laboratory work within 48 hours of contract signing
• All requested time off must be disclosed during submission

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Medical-Surgical ICU
• Manage a 1:2 patient assignment while prioritizing patient safety, clinical stability, and timely interventions
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapies
• Monitor and titrate cardiac and vasoactive intravenous drips according to established protocols
• Provide central line, PICC line, arterial line, chest tube, and blood product management
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Support patients experiencing acute renal failure and provide CRRT care using NxStage equipment
• Administer continuous IV sedation and monitor patients during procedural sedation as assigned
• Provide care for patients with acute stroke, multisystem organ dysfunction, cardiac and GI surgical conditions, and other complex diagnoses
• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, interpretation services, and rapid response teams
• Float based on the schedule and participate in weekend coverage as required

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Tyler, Texas, and join a dedicated critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.