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Original Job Details
This assignment is no longer accepting applications. Its original details are kept below for reference.
This ICU travel nurse job in Houston, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at CHI St Lukes Health - Baylor St Lukes Medical Center. This role follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule.
As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.
Assignment Details
- Specialty: ICU
- Facility: CHI St Lukes Health - Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
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Location: Houston, TX 77030 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- Job Number: 871983
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.
FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Houston, TX
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Do I need to apply for a Texas nursing license for this travel nurse assignment?
Not if you already hold an active Texas RN license or an active multistate RN license—Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. If neither applies, you’ll generally need Texas licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing; nurses applying by endorsement must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam. Our Texas Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Resources for this ICU job in Houston
- Review Texas nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Discover Houston salary data for travel nurses.
- View Texas salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
Explore Houston, TX
Built around the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX holds one of the densest clusters of hospitals and research institutions anywhere. Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center handle a large share of the cases moving through the metro's emergency departments and the ICU. Because the region sprawls, many travel nurses base in Sugar Land, Katy, or The Woodlands and commute in toward the medical districts. METRORail helps for trips around the Texas Medical Center itself, but a car is still the norm for the wider metro. Come the weekend, Hermann Park and the neighboring Museum District give clinicians familiar places to recharge. The concentration of hospitals at the center is what makes Houston a regular stop for travelers.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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