Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Travel RN – Critical Care (ICU/CCU)

Location

Corpus Christi, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | Projected Start: June 22, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process — including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned critical care patients.
• Manage high-acuity patients with multiple comorbidities, including post cardiothoracic surgery patients fresh from the OR, and patients on multiple vasoactive drips.
• Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic and renal support devices including IMPELLA, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Arctic Sun, and TABLO XT/CRRT.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided; assess and address patient and family education needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state license.
• Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association only).
• Current ACLS certification required (American Heart Association only).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Critical Care nursing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of post cardiothoracic surgical recovery and advanced hemodynamic support devices.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience with Epic electronic health records system.
• Experience managing CRRT/TABLO XT and Arctic Sun temperature management systems.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity critical care environment gaining specialized experience in advanced cardiac and surgical ICU care.
• Structured onboarding with a designated preceptor and competency validation support throughout your assignment.