ICU Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Carlsbad, NM. 13-week night travel assignment for a Critical Care RN with 2+ years ICU experience; ACLS & BLS required. Join our travel nursing team for this ICU RN opportunity near Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Job Details

• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 (New Mexico nursing jobs; Carlsbad travel nurse opportunity)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel nurse contract)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) — night shift ICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Start Date: 5/4/2026
• Unit: ICU (12 beds, patient ratio 1:2-3) — critical care
• Floating: Required to Emergency Department (ER) & Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
• EMR: MedHost (experience with MedHost EMR preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience as an ICU RN or Critical Care RN
• Active RN license (state-specific requirements apply for Travel Nurse)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene
• Recent ER and Med Surg experience required for floating responsibilities
• TNCC certification preferred
• Ability to float to ER (supportive tasks) and Med Surg (full assignment or aide role)
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers (agency must be registered with NM)
• Willingness to work scheduled holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide total care to ICU patients, including ventilator management, titratable drips, and hygiene care
• Float to the ER to assist with call lights, medication administration, IV starts, blood draws, and patient transport (no patient assignments in ER)
• Float to Med Surg for full patient assignments (up to 6 patients) or act as an aide (up to 12 patients)
• Document care and maintain accurate patient records using MedHost EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols

This travel nursing position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking short-term critical care assignments in New Mexico. Carlsbad offers a friendly community and easy access to Carlsbad Caverns National Park—great for travel nurses who want to explore on days off.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU RN in Carlsbad, NM. Submit your CV and certifications today to be considered for this critical care travel nurse assignment.

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