ICU Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,250/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Position
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Facility & Unit Overview
- Level III trauma center with 198 beds
- ICU unit with 14 beds
- Patient population: Adult
- Patient ratios: 1:1 and 1:2
- Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
- Float requirement: Must float to other inpatient nursing units
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Certifications (must be through American Heart Association):
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- Experience floating to other inpatient nursing units
Job Responsibilities & Expectations
- Provide intensive care nursing to adult patients in a Level III trauma ICU
- Ability to manage patient care with 1:1 and 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
- Flexibility to float to other inpatient nursing units as needed
Location Highlights
- Situated in the scenic San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico
- Access to outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, and off-roading
- Close to multiple national parks, lakes, rivers, and golf courses
- Approximately 1 hour drive to Durango, CO and 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM
Application Requirements
- Resume submission
- Area Specific Competency Exam
- Skills Checklist
- Screening questions
Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Employer
Host Healthcare
231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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