American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/15/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 15, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with critical care skills and travel experience for a night shift assignment requiring TX or compact licensure. Details Work in the ICU of a hospital, with potential assignments in PCU and MS/Tele based on facility needs Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM Floating to MS/Tele required when ICU census is low, with ratios of 5-6:1 on those units Floating may occur for the majority of scheduled shifts depending on census 36 or 48 hours per week considered Patient ratio in ICU typically 1:2-3 Cerner charting system experience preferred Requirements Active RN license (TX or compact) currently in hand Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC or TCAR Completion of 6 hours total of stroke education required Completion of an EKG course required Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Prior travel nursing experience required Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred Trauma Level II experience preferred Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs Respiratory skills required include care of ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and suctioning Experience with continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required Neurological skills required include CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, and post neurosurgery management Experience managing and interpreting dysrhythmias required Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management required Experience with IV insulin protocols required Additional Information Provide critical care nursing in a high-acuity ICU setting, with potential cross-training to PCU as the unit opens Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with automatic cancellation for any positive result Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen after clearance Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted RTO must be submitted with candidate consideration Skills preferred include FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, phlebotomy, post cardiac surgery care, and TAVR sheath removal management American Traveler Job ID P-788451. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.