ICU Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,092/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
- Provide total care for ICU patients in a 12-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1:2-3.
- Manage ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene.
- Floating required to Emergency Room (ER) and Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) departments:
- ER floating involves assisting with call lights, medication administration, transport, IV starts, and blood draws without taking patient assignments.
- Med Surg floating may require taking a full patient assignment (up to 6 patients) or acting as an aide (up to 12 patients).
- No on-call required.
- Holiday shifts are required.
- Electronic Medical Record system used: MedHost.
- Scrub color: Any.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Emergency Department (ER) experience
- Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) experience
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Carlsbad, NM
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Carlsbad, NM here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carlsbad, NM, and they are relatively easy to find due to the demand from the oil and gas industry in the area.
- Carlsbad is a car-friendly city with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Carlsbad has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Carlsbad offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, exploring the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and enjoying water sports at the Brantley Lake State Park.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events to enjoy.
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