ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,814/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Step into a rewarding ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a vibrant Southwest city known for its scenic views, rich culture, and year-round sunshine. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to join a collaborative critical care team, care for adult ICU patients, and build valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. With 12-hour night shifts and the option for 36 or 48 hours per week, this role is ideal for experienced registered nurses who thrive in ICU nursing and want to make an impact every shift.
Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse with ICU experience who is confident working nights, comfortable with a 1:2 patient ratio, and ready to contribute to a busy adult intensive care unit. This travel RN position welcomes first-time travelers and offers an excellent opportunity to expand your critical care skill set while supporting a dynamic patient population in a leading healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU Nursing
- Setting: Adult Intensive Care Unit
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36 hours per week, with an option for 48 hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- End Date: December 28, 2026
- Patient Ratio: 1:2
- Weekend Requirement: Required
- Floating: May float to MS, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU as needed
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending New Mexico or compact license accepted prior to start
- At least 1 year of ICU experience required; 1.5+ years preferred
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Strong experience with adult critical care workflows, bedside assessment, and patient monitoring
- Ability to manage high-acuity patients and respond quickly to changing clinical needs
- Comfort with floating to similar units within scope of practice
- First-time travelers are welcome
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult ICU patients
- Monitor patient status closely and respond to changes in condition in a timely manner
- Administer medications, therapies, and interventions according to care plans and protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively during shift handoffs
- Support patient families with compassion, professionalism, and clear communication
- Float to like units as needed while maintaining excellent patient care standards
- Contribute to a team-oriented, patient-centered critical care environment
Apply now to explore this ICU travel nurse job in Albuquerque, New Mexico and join a healthcare team where your critical care skills make a difference every day.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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