ICU Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – 13-week critical care travel nursing assignment in Carlsbad, NM. Night shift ICU RN opportunity for experienced critical care nurses with ventilator and titratable drip experience.

Join a dedicated team as an ICU RN in Carlsbad, New Mexico, for a 13-week travel assignment. Carlsbad is known for its friendly community, beautiful desert landscapes, and proximity to the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This travel nursing job offers outdoor adventures and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers and residents alike.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 (Travel Nursing – New Mexico)
• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Nursing (12-bed ICU)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM) – Night shift ICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
• Floating Required: ER & Med Surg (experience with ER and Med-Surg preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any
• EMR: MedHost (MedHost EMR experience a plus)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / critical care nursing experience (ventilator management, titratable drips)
• Active RN license (must meet New Mexico requirements for travel nurses)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ER and Med Surg experience required for floating responsibilities
• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, mixing medications, IV starts, and patient hygiene preferred
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers (agency must be registered with the state) — New Mexico travel nursing fingerprinting compliance required

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide total care for ICU patients, including ventilator management, titratable drips, medication administration, and hygiene care
• Float to ER to assist with call lights, medication administration, patient transport, IV starts, and blood draws (no patient assignments in ER)
• Float to Med Surg to take full patient assignments (up to 6 patients) or act as an aide (up to 12 patients)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using MedHost EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management) to ensure high-quality patient care
• Participate in holiday coverage and unit-specific staffing needs as required

Why apply: This ICU travel nursing job in Carlsbad, NM is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking a 13-week travel assignment with night shift opportunities, a supportive team, and the chance to explore New Mexico. MedHost EMR experience, ventilator skills, and titratable drip knowledge will make you a strong candidate.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — travel RN positions like this ICU RN role in Carlsbad, New Mexico are in high demand!

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