Job Title Registered Nurse – ICU (Contract) Location Fredericksburg, TX | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every other weekend required | No on-call Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care in a 10-bed ICU setting with a 1:4–5 patient ratio • Perform and respond to critical care protocols including STEMI protocol, Stroke protocol, Conscious Sedation, Chest Tubes, Codes, and Intubation • Operate unit equipment including Philips monitors, Lifepak 20e defibrillator, Lucas device, GE EKG machine, HillRom beds, Omnicell, and Verathon bladder scanner • Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse EMR • Collaborate with charge nurses and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes Required Qualifications • Active RN license • Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience • BLS certification required • ACLS certification required • PALS certification required • NIHSS certification required Preferred Experience / Skills • Previous experience in a charge nurse role, demonstrating ability to multi-task and think independently • Strong critical thinking skills with a compassionate, team-oriented approach • Demonstrated sense of urgency in high-acuity situations Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in a close-knit, collaborative ICU environment in the scenic Texas Hill Country region • Predictable day shift schedule with no on-call requirements