Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, Short term acute care
Beds: 554
Charting System: Cerner
Parking: No fee

Position Details

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Shift: 36 or 48 hours
• Ratios: 1:2 standard; may float to other units with ratios up to 6:1 occasionally
• Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Varies based on unit needs
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors (may include med-surg patients), ED, PACU
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Diagnoses

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
• Subdural Hematoma (SDH)
• Tumor Resections
• Status Epilepticus
• Other neurologic disorders

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Skills: ICP monitoring
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI, MOAB for Behavioral Health)

Special Skills / Procedures Required

• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) insertions and management
• Neuro post-op care
• A-line insertions
• Intubation
• Central line insertion
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Post-TPA care
• Post-thrombectomy care
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
• COVID vaccination required with religious/medical exemptions accepted (exemption form required)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units, must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section
• Medication and competency exams required (minimum 80% passing score)
• Work history verification for 3 years required
• Two professional references within 3 years required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Cerner training attestation required for new hires (test-out option available)

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be asked to switch to the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) with current pay rate honored
• No RQI certifications accepted for ACLS/BLS
• Facility is not near public transportation; transportation arrangements must be approved if needed
• OT applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Neuro ICU RNs comfortable with critical care procedures and flexible floating assignments in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital setting.