ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

17h•$10,500 - $13,500•Onsite

About The Position

Provide advanced ICU nursing care within an international healthcare program where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team support safe, high-quality care for critically ill patients. At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide. You'll provide specialized critical care for patients with life-threatening illnesses and injuries while working alongside physicians and an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a structured international intensive care environment. Your expertise in patient assessment, advanced monitoring, and rapid clinical decision-making will help ensure safe, evidence-based care for U.S. government and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program with an Associate, Bachelor, Master of Science in Nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
3+ years of ICU or critical care experience, including 6 months of direct patient care within the last year.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder required; ability to obtain and maintain an MRPT U.S. Government security clearance; valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration and maintained throughout the assignment.
Ability to meet program physical readiness requirements, communicate effectively in English, and perform duties involving prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CCRN certification preferred; extensive ICU experience may be considered in place of certification.
ATLS certification.
Experience providing healthcare services within military or government-supported healthcare environments.
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients while recognizing, responding to, and helping manage unexpected or emergent changes in patient condition.
Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and other physician-prescribed treatments while maintaining safe medication administration practices.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and other ICU technologies that support complex patient care.
Document patient assessments, treatments, and clinical progress accurately within the electronic medical record while maintaining complete and current documentation.
Educate and support patients and their families throughout treatment and recovery while advocating for patient rights, respecting individual beliefs, and promoting patient-centered care.