ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Abilene, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Abilene, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,814/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.39
- Weekly
- $1,814
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,328
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $50.39/hour — 9% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,078 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 75 of them in Abilene.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 526 jobs).
Job description
Join us as an ICU Registered Nurse in Abilene, Texas, where you'll be part of a dedicated team providing care in a step-down ICU setting. This role involves managing a mix of low and high acuity patients, excluding ventilated patients, and requires a strong background in ICU procedures. With a 13-week contract, you'll work 12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00) and participate in on-call rotations once every six weeks, including six weekend shifts. This assignment offers a great opportunity to experience the unique rhythm of Texas healthcare while honing your ICU skills in a supportive environment.
Weather:
Typically, the weather around this time of year in Abilene features warm temperatures with plenty of sunshine, making outdoor activities pleasant and enjoyable throughout your off hours.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Abilene Zoo and enjoy a day with exotic animals and family-friendly activities.
- Explore the Frontier Texas! museum to learn about Texas history through interactive exhibits.
- Take a day trip to Lubbock and tour the West Texas Walk of Fame or enjoy local vineyards nearby.
- Discover nature at Natural Bridge Caverns for a guided tour through stunning underground formations.
- Hiking and outdoor adventures at Twin Buttes Park, perfect for a scenic afternoon or a relaxing picnic.
Job Specifics:
Location: Abilene, Texas
Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 - 19:00)
Duration: 13 weeks, with a commitment of approximately 36 hours per week
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