Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 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

• Neuro ICU unit within a Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Patient population includes TBI, SAH, SDH, tumor resections, status epilepticus, and other neurological disorders
• 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio standard in the Neuro ICU
• Night shift, 4x12-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, ED (for admitted patients), and PACU (for admitted patients); med-surg-like patients and 6:1 ratios possible when floating, though not standard
• Block scheduling can be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• Charting in Cerner

Requirements

• Active NM RN license 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 EVD insertions and management, 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
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• ICP monitoring experience required
• Candidate must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Black scrubs required
• No parking fee at the facility
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval; all time-off requests should be submitted upfront
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark at this facility must take a 6-month break before returning
• COVID vaccination is optional; vaccine status reporting is required by the facility
• Contracts and extensions must be a minimum of 10 weeks in length