Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Santa Fe, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU RN – Night Shift in Santa Fe, NM (87505) | 13-week travel nursing contract starting March 9, 2026 — apply now.

Overview

Join a dedicated critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) on nights in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This 13-week travel nursing contract is an excellent ICU nursing job for experienced critical care RNs who are skilled in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency response. Experience Santa Fe’s rich culture and mountain scenery while advancing your travel nursing career.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care RN
• Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico (Zip: 87505) — local travel nursing job, Santa Fe healthcare
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: March 9, 2026
• End Date: June 7, 2026
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) — 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,910 – $2,010 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Work Environment: On-site, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) — critical care setting
• Floating Requirement: Yes, may float to other patient care areas

Required Qualifications

• Experience: ICU nursing experience preferred (ICU RN / Critical Care RN)
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• License: Current New Mexico RN license OR active Compact state RN license
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required; ACLS (AHA) required; TNCC required
• Clinical Skills: Proficient in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, continuous IV drips, vasoactive medications, and age-appropriate critical care
• Communication: Clear communication with interdisciplinary teams and sensitivity to patient rights and family-centered care
• Physical & Professional: Ability to handle emergencies/crisis situations, prolonged standing/walking, physical effort, and maintain professional clinical practice
• Flexibility: Willingness to float to other units as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for ICU patients in accordance with unit and hospital standards
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize clinical changes, and intervene appropriately
• Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitors, and complex critical care equipment
• Administer medications, titrate drips, and follow evidence-based critical care protocols
• Document patient care accurately and maintain patient privacy (HIPAA compliant)
• Respond promptly to emergencies and participate in rapid response or code situations
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Support a respectful, patient-centered environment for patients and families

Why This Travel Nursing Job in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe (87505) offers a blend of historic charm, a vibrant arts community, excellent outdoor recreation, and unique cultural experiences. This ICU nursing job is ideal for travel nurses seeking meaningful critical care experience in New Mexico while enjoying scenic mountain views and a welcoming community.

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Apply now to join our ICU team in Santa Fe, NM — bring your critical care skills to a supportive travel nursing environment. Join our healthcare team today and advance your nursing career!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.