Posted 09/17/2026 · Job #518140
ICU RN- Lufkin, Texas
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Lufkin, Texas
Bring your critical care expertise to a rewarding ICU RN travel assignment in Lufkin, Texas. Nestled in the heart of East Texas, Lufkin offers a welcoming small-city atmosphere, friendly community feel, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pineywoods region. This 13-week acute care opportunity is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking Texas nursing jobs, strong clinical challenge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity critical care setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Lufkin, Texas
- Schedule: 12-hour nights, 3x12s
- Shift Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 – $1,650
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- End Date: January 18, 2027
- Patient Ratio: 2:1 to 3-4:1
- EMR: Medhost
- Setting: Acute care critical care environment
Job Requirements
- Active RN licensure required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- 2+ years of ICU or critical care nursing experience required
- Strong comfort with high-acuity patient care and changing clinical priorities
- Experience with Medhost preferred
- Ability to work night shifts and provide reliable coverage for a 36-hour schedule
- Must be able to start promptly and meet travel assignment requirements
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond quickly to clinical needs
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
- Administer medications, perform assessments, and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Support high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced critical care setting
- Float to stepdown as needed based on unit needs
- Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and strong communication throughout the assignment
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Lufkin, Texas, and take the next step in your healthcare career with a supportive team and a meaningful critical care assignment.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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