Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Taos, NM
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Taos, New Mexico (Zip: 87571). This 13-week night shift contract offers experienced RNs the chance to deliver critical care in a supportive, community-focused hospital. Explore rewarding travel nursing jobs in New Mexico while enjoying Taos’s stunning mountain scenery and vibrant arts scene.

ICU RN Travel Job Details

• Location: Taos, New Mexico (87571) – New Mexico nursing jobs
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020 - $2070 per week
• Free parking on-site in a designated lot

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – must be in hand before start date
• Minimum 2.5 years of recent ICU RN experience (3+ years preferred)
• Travel nursing experience required
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; PALS, TNCC, and NRP preferred
• Experience with EMR systems (Evident preferred)
• Must provide two professional references at time of submission
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Must live at least 75 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)
• Zero tolerance policy for marijuana use

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive critical care nursing to patients in a 6-bed ICU
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
• Administer medications, blood products, and manage advanced life-support equipment
• Perform and assist with procedures such as central line care, arterial line management, ventilator management, and wound care
• Interpret arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and social services
• Maintain infection prevention standards and isolation precautions
• Provide patient and family education and support
• Participate in block scheduling if requested and approved

Discover why Taos is a top destination for travel nurses—enjoy outdoor adventures, local art galleries, and a welcoming healthcare community while making a difference in critical care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your ICU nursing career in New Mexico!

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