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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Medical-Surgical ICU in Tyler, Texas

Join a collaborative Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Tyler, Texas. This on-site travel nursing opportunity supports adult and geriatric patients in a 16-bed ICU with a typical 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Provide critical care nursing for complex patients while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services and using Epic for clinical documentation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620–$1,700
• Location: Tyler, Texas
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 20, 2026
• End Date: January 19, 2027
• Shift: Day shifts, 12-hour duration, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Schedule Options: 36- or 48-hour weekly options
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts are included in the assignment schedule

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or a valid compact-state license 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 BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS and PALS certifications preferred or required based on patient-care needs
• Recent experience with Epic clinical documentation
• Strong critical-thinking, patient assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete required onboarding items and clinical modules within established timelines

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Manage ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions and manage continuous IV sedation and IV insulin protocols
• Care for patients requiring CRRT, dysrhythmia management, stroke care, multisystem organ support, and post-operative monitoring
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases while supporting timely clinical interventions
• Administer medications, blood products, and procedural sedation according to clinical standards
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, and rapid response teams
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Float as assigned based on unit and schedule needs while maintaining high standards of patient care

About Tyler, Texas

Located in scenic East Texas, Tyler offers a welcoming community with a relaxed pace, beautiful parks, charming local neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Known for its gardens and vibrant seasonal scenery, Tyler provides an enjoyable setting for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding Texas travel nursing assignment beyond the workplace.

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical ICU team and advance your travel nursing career in Tyler, Texas.

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.