Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel assignment in Albuquerque, NM (87106). Join a leading Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital, delivering expert care to critically ill pediatric patients. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced PICU nurses seeking healthcare jobs in New Mexico, offering a vibrant community and rewarding clinical environment.

PICU RN Job Details – Albuquerque, NM

• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87106 (New Mexico nursing jobs)
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 27, 2026
• Shifts: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30); rotating shifts may be required during the contract (not within a 4-week schedule)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1930-$1980
• Weekend Requirement: 4-5 weekend shifts per schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit Beds: 20
• Daily Census: 15
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Black (not provided)
• Parking: Free onsite parking

PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU RN experience (within the last 2 years)
• Experience in a Level I Trauma facility required
• BLS and PALS certifications required (no RQI certs accepted)
• COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• CRRT and ECMO experience preferred (not required)
• Comfortable floating to NICU and assisting in Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) as a resource
• Experience with EVD, HFNC, ICP monitoring, IV vasopressors, and post-neurosurgery care preferred
• Personal transportation required
• No local candidates within 75 miles of facility

PICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients (neonates, infants, children, adolescents)
• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions: respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempts
• Administer medications, manage ventilators, and monitor inotropic drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to NICU and assist in Peds ED as needed (IV starts, medication administration, support for admitted pediatric patients)
• Maintain accurate electronic health records using Cerner
• Participate in unit-based orientation and ongoing clinical education

Experience the unique culture and natural beauty of Albuquerque while advancing your PICU nursing career. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric patient care!

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