Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital in New Mexico, requiring at least 1.5 years of ICU experience and specialized neuro critical care skills.

Details

• 13-week assignment at a 554-bed Level I Trauma, teaching, and children's hospital in New Mexico
• Neuro ICU unit with a neurological patient population including TBI, SAH, SDH, tumor resections, status epilepticus, and other neurologic disorders
• Standard patient ratio is 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to other ICUs, PCU floors (including med-surg-level patients with occasional 6:1 ratios), ED, and PACU to care for admitted patients
• Charting via Cerner
• Parking is provided at no cost
• Black scrubs required
• Block scheduling is accommodated upon request but not guaranteed
• There is a possibility of being asked to switch to the CTVICU (Cardiothoracic ICU) due to a new tower opening

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1.5 years of ICU experience required
• Experience with specialized neuro critical care procedures: EVD insertions, neuro post-op care, A-line insertions, intubation, central line insertion, CRRT, post-TPA care, and post-thrombectomy care
• Experience with EVD and CRRT equipment required
• ICP monitoring skills required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with a completed exemption form signed by a provider
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval; all scheduling requests must be submitted upfront
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached a one-year mark at this facility are required to take a 6-month break before returning
• New contracts and extensions must be a minimum of 10 weeks
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration