Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Los Alamos, NM
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,980/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse Nights Located in Northern New Mexico. This position involves providing specialized critical care in an ICU setting within a 47-bed acute care facility. The role requires delivering high-level patient management for all ages, including ventilator management and titrating continuous medications.
Job Details
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
- Education: Associates degree; licensure and certification required to work as an RN in New Mexico.
- Years of experience: 0+ years.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Responsibilities include managing ICU patients, ventilator management, titrating continuous medications, and providing care across all age groups.
- Candidates must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call and must have required certifications at submission.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Los Alamos, NM
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
- Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
- Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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