Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital
$1,713-2,116/weekTNAA TotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)
Guaranteed Hours: Facility guarantees hours per week but may call off up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment
Unit & Patient Population
- Specialty: Neuro ICU (Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit)
- Patient Diagnoses: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH), Subdural Hematoma (SDH), Tumor Resections, Status Epilepticus, and other neurologic disorders
- Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2; may occasionally float to other ICUs, PCU floors (med-surg like patients, sometimes 6:1 ratios), ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
- Special Procedures & Skills Required:
- EVD (External Ventricular Drain) insertions and management
- Neuro post-operative care
- A-line insertions
- Intubation
- Central line insertion
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Post-TPA and post-thrombectomy care
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Minimum 1.5 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Successful completion of Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Floating: May be floated within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, and PACU as needed
- Local Candidates: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
- Schedule Flexibility: Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
- Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
- Overtime: OT applies after 48 hours worked per week on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025
- Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is not required
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; facility reports vaccination numbers but does not require vaccination
- Transportation: Valid non-local driver’s license required; location is not near public transportation
Facility Highlights
- Level I Trauma Center
- Teaching hospital with a children’s hospital component
- Short-term acute care facility
- Total staffed beds: 554
- Charting system: Cerner
- Parking: No fee
This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract position.
Facility
University of New Mexico Hospital
7 nurses recommend working with University of New Mexico Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 556 beds
Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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