Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Albuquerque, NM 87102: bring your critical care experience to a 13-week night shift assignment in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys adult critical care, and wants the flexibility of travel nursing in New Mexico. First-time travelers are welcome, and pending New Mexico or compact licensure may be accepted prior to start.

Albuquerque offers a welcoming Southwestern atmosphere with a vibrant mix of local culture, convenient city amenities, and easy access to outdoor recreation, including scenic desert landscapes and mountain views that make time off especially enjoyable.

Job Details

• Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 4×12-hour schedule (18:30 – 07:00)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week, with option for 48 hours at straight time
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Schedule Notes: Weekends required; float required within scope as needed
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending New Mexico or compact license accepted if obtained prior to start
• At least 1.5 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with critical care patient management and common ICU procedures preferred
• Comfortable floating to MS, Stepdown, PCU, ER, and CVICU within scope
• Weekend availability required
• Travel nurse applicants must be ready for a travel assignment; local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU
• Monitor patient status closely and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and support ventilated patients as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver safe, effective treatment
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established protocols
• Support patient flow, adaptability, and teamwork across assigned units when floating
• Contribute to a positive, dependable, and patient-centered critical care environment

Apply now to join this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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.