Travel Nurse RN - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care - $1,855 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Houston, TX
$1,855/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/09/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Surgical registered nurse (RN) position is available in the ICU Surgical specialty. This role involves providing critical care to patients with complex surgical conditions in a busy, Level 1 Trauma environment. The nurse will be responsible for managing diverse clinical scenarios, including liver and kidney transplants, vascular surgeries, ENT cancer treatments, and abdominal surgeries.
Job Details:
- Position Description: ICU Surgical RN responsible for caring for critically ill patients post-surgery in a Level 1 Trauma facility. The unit has 12 beds, with patient ratios ranging from 1:2 to 1:3 depending on patient acuity and emergency circumstances.
- Required Qualifications: Licensure as a registered nurse, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience, and the ability to work on nights. Experience in high-acuity, busy hospital environments with prior travel experience is highly preferred.
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Nurse must be flexible for floating to other ICU units within the hospital, be open to working scheduled nights, and have a strong background in recognizing early changes in patient conditions, critical thinking, and managing titratable medication drips such as vasopressin, epinephrine, and fentanyl. The unit operates 24/7 with in-house hospitalist and intensivist support.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must hold a license to submit and are expected to wait for licensing clearance if applicable.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1337939. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Surgical
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus