ICU Registered Nurse

International SOS Government Medical Services

📍Houston, TX
Posted May 18, 2026

Job Overview

Position

ICU Registered Nurse

Company

International SOS Government Medical Services

Location

Houston, TX

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4416272237

Job Description

Company Description
Deliver high-acuity critical care within a collaborative international healthcare environment where clinical judgment, rapid intervention, and interdisciplinary teamwork support life-saving patient care across complex medical situations.

International SOS Government Medical Services partners with healthcare professionals seeking meaningful, mission-driven work around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.

Operating in more than 90 countries, International SOS provides clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.

Job Description
Deliver advanced critical care nursing services within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment supporting U.S. government personnel in Iraq. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and nursing teams, this ICU Registered Nurse role combines hands-on patient care with rapid clinical assessment, complex intervention management, and collaborative care coordination in a fast-paced international medical setting.

This opportunity offers the ability to care for critically ill patients within a collaborative critical care environment focused on patient safety, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary support.

Location:
Iraq

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients, including continuous assessment, monitoring, and intervention across high-acuity clinical situations.

  • Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and critical care treatments while supporting individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion devices, to support safe and effective patient management.

  • Document patient care accurately within electronic medical records while maintaining continuity of care and compliance with clinical standards.

  • Support patients and families through education, communication, and advocacy while contributing to a collaborative and patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate, Bachelor, Master of Science in Nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

  • 3+ years of ICU or critical care experience, including recent direct patient care experience within the past year.

  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications. CCRN certification preferred in lieu of extensive experience; ATLS preferred.

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport

  • Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

Preferred

  • Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare environments.

Additional Information

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Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach managing a patient who is rapidly decompensating on a ventilator, and what specific steps do you take to troubleshoot the equipment while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team?
  • 2.Describe your process for managing complex intravenous therapies and high-alert medications, such as vasoactive drips, in a high-acuity ICU setting.
  • 3.Given the requirement for accurate documentation in EMRs, how do you ensure continuity of care and compliance with clinical standards during a high-paced ICU shift?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage a complex critical care situation. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to advocate for a patient or communicate a difficult update to a patient's family in the ICU.
  • 3.Working in an international or deployed environment can be unpredictable. Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a significant change in your clinical environment or resources.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are deployed in Iraq and a critically ill patient's condition suddenly deteriorates, but the attending physician is currently unreachable. How do you handle this situation?
  • 2.You notice a discrepancy between a physician's verbal order for a high-risk medication and the standard dosage protocol for the patient's condition. The physician insists the order is correct. What do you do?

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ICUCritical CareACLSBLSVentilator ManagementVasoactive DripsInterdisciplinary CollaborationRapid AssessmentEMR DocumentationCCRNDeployed HealthcarePatient Advocacy

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