Travel ICU RN - $2,041 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Abilene, Texas

Explore an ICU travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas, with a 13-week contract, competitive weekly pay, and 12-hour day shifts. Bring your critical care expertise to an opportunity ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for critically ill patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and adapting to a dynamic hospital environment. Abilene offers a welcoming West Texas community with a relaxed pace, rich cultural heritage, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820–$1,910
• Location: Abilene, Texas
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Openings: 2 ICU Registered Nurse positions
• Orientation: 16 hours

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Active Texas Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with Altera charting preferred but not required
• Ability to float to another unit or campus as needed
• Applicants must reside at least 150 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible
• Completion of required certification verification, laboratory items, onboarding modules, and screening requirements
• Flu vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to critically ill patients using the nursing process
• Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and implement appropriate critical care nursing interventions
• Monitor patients closely and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, coordinated patient care
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established standards and orders
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Educate and communicate with patients, families, and visitors while maintaining professional nursing standards
• Adapt to unit and staffing needs, including floating when requested

Apply now to join this ICU travel nursing opportunity in Abilene, Texas, and bring your critical care skills to a dedicated healthcare 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.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #525106. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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