Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Alamogordo, NM
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Travel RN – Critical Care
Location: Alamogordo, NM
Shift: Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Job Summary

The Critical Care Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients. The RN practices independently, manages routine to complex clinical situations, and demonstrates strong clinical judgment, delegation, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift: 7A–7P

• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period

• On-Call: 2 call shifts per 6-week period

• Floating: Required to other departments as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation)

• Manage complex patient conditions and respond effectively to clinical changes

• Administer medications and treatments per protocol; monitor for effectiveness and side effects

• Document patient assessments, care, medications, and outcomes accurately

• Educate patients and families based on identified learning needs

• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social patient needs

• Delegate tasks appropriately and collaborate with the healthcare team

• Meet applicable One*** Competencies (Leader of Self/Others/Leaders)

• Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• 1 year of Critical Care experience preferred

• New graduates will be considered

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license in New Mexico or compact state

• BLS (AHA required)

• ACLS (AHA required)

Onboarding & Competencies

• Mandatory New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days

• Precepted onboarding with competency validation

• Completion of Critical Care–specific competencies

• Annual competency verification required