ICU Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a travel ICU position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and the ability to float to the ER and Med-Surg departments.

Details

• 12-bed ICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratio of 1:2–3 in the ICU
• Floating required to the ER and Med-Surg departments on a rotation basis managed by a float log; float assignments may be overridden by charge or house supervisor based on clinical need
• When floating to ER, the nurse assists with tasks such as answering call lights, passing meds, transporting patients, starting IVs, and drawing blood — not a full patient assignment
• When floating to Med-Surg, the nurse may take a full assignment of up to 6 patients or may function in an aide role covering up to 12 patients
• EMR: MedHost
• No on-call required
• Holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Active NM RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• ER and Med-Surg experience required
• TNCC preferred
• Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, and medication mixing preferred
• Active driver's license required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico

Additional Information

• Scope of care includes total patient care in the ICU: ventilator management, titratable drips, and hygiene care
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated if requested upfront