Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,218/week

Posted 1 day ago

Overview

Estimated total pay

$2,218/week

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

Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
Shift: See shift details (not specified)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
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, etc.
Patient Population: All ages
Unit Beds: 6
Patient Ratios: 2:1
EHR System: Medhost Clinicals

License: Registered Nurse license valid in New Mexico
Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS (must have at submission; certifications are not available onsite)
Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience (higher value between 1+ and 2+ years)
Skills:
- Ventilator management
- Titrating continuous medications
- Managing ICU patients

Facility: 47-bed acute care facility with approximately 300 healthcare employees
Orientation: Weekly on Mondays
State Requirement: All clinical staff must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that the check is being processed. Travelers may start on a 14-day waiver while waiting on results but must be supervised.
Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; casual wear is unacceptable
Personality Fit: Professional demeanor required

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,152–3,533/week

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Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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