Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: North Richland Hills, TX
Start Date: 05-11-2025
End Date: 08-10-2025
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes weekends), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $48.75 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality critical care to ICU patients, including ventilated and post‑operative cardiac patients
- Perform hemodynamic monitoring and interpret physiologic trends to guide timely interventions
- Manage mechanical ventilation and participate in weaning and ventilator troubleshooting
- Care for patients on advanced therapies such as ECMO and post-transplant support when applicable
- Deliver post-CABG and other cardiac post-op care in collaboration with the cardiac team
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record (Meditech/Epic) and complete bedside shift reports
- Collaborate with intensivists, multidisciplinary teams, and support staff to ensure safe, coordinated care
- Support unit safety and quality initiatives, following unit policies and attendance guidelines
Qualifications
- Active Texas RN license required (temporary licenses will not be accepted)
- Minimum 2+ years of ICU/critical care nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Hands-on experience with mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience in CVICU, ECMO, heart transplant or post-CABG care is highly preferred
- Comfortable working in a high-acuity environment and able to float to other ICUs as needed
- Familiarity with Meditech and Epic documentation systems is a plus
Education
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas (required)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong critical care knowledge: ventilators, hemodynamics, vasoactive drips
- Clinical assessment and acute intervention skills for unstable patients
- Proficient documentation skills in Meditech and/or Epic
- Excellent communication and teamwork during bedside shift reports and handoffs
- Ability to prioritize in a busy, high-acuity ICU and maintain attention to detail
- Professional appearance and adherence to unit dress code and policies
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to make your stay easy
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for tomorrow
- Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify your move
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain credentials
- Referral bonus program and recognition for great teammates
- A supportive, high-acuity team that values your experience and voice
Travel Perks: Explore North Richland Hills, TX
Explore vibrant North Richland Hills and nearby Fort Worth hotspots: relax at NRH Parks and the NRH2O Family Water Park, stroll the scenic trails and green spaces, and enjoy local dining and barbecue. Take short weekend trips to Fort Worth's Stockyards, Sundance Square, and cultural museums, or hop into Dallas for arts, shopping and live music. Plenty of outdoor and urban options make it easy to unwind on your off days.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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