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Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Travel ICU Registered Nurse needed in Albuquerque, NM for a 13-week contract. Join a high-acuity adult critical care team and deliver expert bedside nursing in a fast-paced intensive care unit.

Job Summary

Bring your critical care nursing experience to a dynamic ICU team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to care for adult patients in a high-acuity intensive care unit while enjoying the energy of a vibrant Southwestern city known for scenic mountain views, sunny weather, and easy access to outdoor adventure.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,620 - $1,700
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends
• Float Requirement: Floating to like units as needed

Job Requirements

• 2 years preferred
• Current RN license in New Mexico or compact state eligibility; pending compact license accepted if obtained prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Experience caring for adult critical care patients and high-acuity diagnoses
• Ability to work night shifts and rotating weekends
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Epic experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and skilled care to adult ICU patients
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions such as ARDS, sepsis, CHF, DKA, GI bleeds, and post-op complications
• Provide nursing care for ventilated patients, patients on cardiac drips, and those requiring CRRT/HD support
• Perform and assist with critical care interventions including arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and ventilator management
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established ICU protocols
• Float to like units within scope as needed based on facility needs
• Support a patient-centered environment with professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail

Apply now for this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel ICU nursing job and join a team committed to high-quality critical care.

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.