ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Night Shift in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join a high-acuity ICU travel nursing job in Albuquerque, NM. This 13-week night shift opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who thrives in critical care, values teamwork, and is ready to grow in a supportive adult intensive care setting.

Join a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where you’ll care for adult patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This 13-week travel nurse assignment is a great fit for an experienced critical care RN who enjoys night shift work, teamwork, and the chance to grow in a supportive ICU setting. Albuquerque offers a vibrant downtown atmosphere, rich Southwestern culture, beautiful mountain views, and plenty of outdoor adventures to enjoy on your time off.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 4×12 night shifts; option for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Adult critical care
• Floating: May float to MS, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends required
• Experience Level: First-time travel nurses welcome

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in New Mexico or compact license eligibility; pending NM/compact license accepted if obtained before start
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong critical care skill set, including ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, and arterial line care
• Experience with central lines, chest tubes, blood product administration, ABG interpretation, and dysrhythmia management
• Comfortable caring for adult patients with complex, multisystem needs
• Willingness to float to like units within scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality bedside care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU
• Monitor hemodynamic status, assess patient changes, and respond quickly to evolving needs
• Manage ventilators, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, and airway support interventions
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips per protocol
• Provide care for patients with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and chest tubes
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and accurate documentation throughout the shift
• Float to stepdown, PCU, ER, MS, or CVICU when needed, within scope and with appropriate support

Why Travel Nursing in Albuquerque?

• Experience a rewarding New Mexico healthcare job in a respected critical care setting
• Enjoy a vibrant city with outdoor recreation, scenic mountain views, and Southwestern culture
• Take advantage of a flexible travel RN schedule with weekly pay and night shift options

Apply now to join this ICU travel 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.