ICU Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU RN travel nurse opportunity in Carlsbad, NM — 13-week critical care contract starting April 20, 2026. Seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses with ACLS and BLS.

Join a dedicated critical care team in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is a great fit for ICU registered nurses (RNs) and travel nurses looking to expand clinical skills in a supportive environment near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Enjoy small-town charm, accessible outdoor recreation, and a collaborative team focused on high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse
• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 (New Mexico nursing jobs / Carlsbad healthcare)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1910 - $2010
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: ICU (EXT-Other 911), 12 beds — critical care / med-surg float
• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
• EMR: MedHost (experience preferred)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nursing Job

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / critical care RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (must meet state requirements for New Mexico travelers)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ER and Med-Surg experience required; critical care and ventilator experience preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, and comprehensive patient hygiene preferred
• TNCC preferred
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers (agency must be registered with the State of New Mexico)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total care for ICU patients, including ventilator management, titratable drips, hemodynamic monitoring, and hygiene care
• Float to Emergency Department and Med-Surg as needed — assist with ED tasks and assume full patient assignments on Med-Surg when required
• Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in MedHost and uphold high standards of patient safety and infection control
• Participate in holiday and weekend coverage as required by the unit

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay and travel nurse benefits for ICU RNs
• Opportunity to grow critical care skills in a supportive community hospital
• Work in a scenic region with easy access to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and local outdoor activities
• Collaborative team environment with experienced critical care professionals

Ready to take the next step in your critical care nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Carlsbad, NM. Travel nurses and experienced ICU Registered Nurses encouraged to apply — submit your resume and license information today.

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