ICU Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
LifePoint
5x8 hrs

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Facility Type: 6-bed ICU unit within a 47-bed acute care hospital
• Patient Population: All ages
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed, typically 40 hours/week
• Weekend Hours: Alternating weekends
• Call Requirements: As needed; must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call
• Float Requirements: May be required to float to Medsurg, ER, or other units

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience with ventilator management
• Ability to titrate continuous medications
• Must complete New Mexico state fingerprinting and background check prior to hire; a 14-day supervised waiver period is allowed while results are pending (except for physicians)

Skills and Experience

• Must have experience with ventilator management
• Ability to titrate continuous medications
• Skilled in managing critically ill ICU patients
• Preferred: Prior ICU experience

Work Environment and Culture

• Electronic Health Record system: Medhost Clinicals
• Professional demeanor required
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; casual wear is not acceptable

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

This opportunity is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in a critical care setting with a supportive team and diverse patient population.