ICU Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum new contracts and extensions)

Job Details

• Unit: Medical ICU (possibility of switching to Cardiothoracic ICU)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Start Date: ASAP
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 contracted hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Varies based on unit needs
• Floating: May be floated within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, and PACU to care for admitted patients
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Overtime: After 48 hours per week on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), with MICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Special Requirements & Equipment

• Care of specialty equipment such as CRRT, ECMO, Impella, IABP requires device certification
• Telemetry monitoring experience required
• Ventilator management experience required

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: No fee

Additional Notes

• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Travelers may be asked to switch units within ICU specialties; current contract terms will be honored if reassigned
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity.