Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (contracted)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Local Radius Rule: No locals within 100 miles accepted
• Floating: May be floated within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, and PACU to care for admitted patients
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• On-Call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 contracted hours/week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• RTO Restrictions: Requests greater than 7 days require approval
• Break Requirement: 6-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1.5 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Passing score on Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round with facility-specific documentation; exemptions accepted for personal reasons
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• TB Testing: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or PPD within 1 year; for past positive responders, additional documentation required
• Fit Mask Testing: Required within 1 year of start; only specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodations available if needed
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required

Background & Documentation

• Background Check: 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, updated annually; includes SSN trace, national criminal history, sex offender, federal criminal record, education verification, and county searches
• Fingerprinting: Required onsite during orientation for NM Department of Health clearance; valid for 12 months
• Employment Application: Complete with at least 3 years of work history verification
• References: Two professional references within three years of hire
• Work History Verification: Minimum 3 years verified with detailed documentation
• Driver’s License: Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted); location not near public transportation
• Social Security Card: Required for verification
• Background Registrations: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Black
• Orientation: Includes Cerner training attestation (test-out option available for experienced users)
• Special Equipment: CRRT, ECMO, Impella, IABP, ventilators, arterial lines, central venous access, pulmonary artery catheters, flotrack, transvenous pacers, Minnesota tubes, cooling devices, vasoactive drip titrations

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be asked to switch to Cardiothoracic ICU (CTVICU) with current rate honored
• No on-call requirement
• Must complete facility-specific compliance forms and attestations prior to start
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract position in Albuquerque, NM.