ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – 13-week Night Shift | Albuquerque, NM 87102

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – 13-week nights in Albuquerque, NM 87102. Seeking experienced critical care nurses with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS for a travel nursing job in a modern ICU.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Albuquerque, NM, where vibrant city life meets breathtaking Southwestern landscapes. As a Travel ICU RN (Intensive Care Nurse), you'll work in a state-of-the-art facility and enjoy the culture, outdoor adventures, and quality of life that make New Mexico nursing jobs attractive.

Travel ICU RN Job Details – Albuquerque, NM (87102)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 – $1,700
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102 — travel nursing job in New Mexico
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:30 – 07:00); night shift ICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (experienced in 1:2 ICU ratios)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract — travel nursing jobs Albuquerque, critical care nurse openings

ICU RN Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU RN experience (critical care nurse experience preferred)
• Active New Mexico RN license or Compact RN license (pending accepted; must be obtained prior to start)
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Comfortable with a 1:2 patient ratio and high-acuity adult patients
• Ability to float to MS, Stepdown/PCU, ER, CVICU (float capped at 4 patients)
• Must be available for 6 weekend shifts per schedule period

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to adult ICU patients in a 32-bed intensive care unit
• Manage advanced critical care interventions: arterial lines, central/PICC lines, chest tubes, ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, continuous IV sedation, and blood products
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs), monitor dysrhythmias, and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, acute stroke, and post-neurosurgery needs
• Administer procedural sedation and IV insulin protocols while following infection prevention best practices
• Float to other units as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, Pharmacy, Social Services, Radiology) to coordinate patient care

This travel ICU RN role is an excellent opportunity for experienced critical care nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Albuquerque, NM. Work in a supportive, innovative environment while enjoying everything Albuquerque offers.

Apply now to join our travel nursing team — advance your ICU nursing career in Albuquerque, NM 87102. Join our healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.