Neuro ICU RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, Short term, acute care
Beds: 554
Charting System: Cerner
Parking: No fee

Position Details

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Shift: 36 or 48 hours
• Ratios: 1:2 (standard), occasionally 6:1 on PCU floors
• Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Varies based on unit needs
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, PACU
• Patient Diagnoses: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH), Subdural Hematoma (SDH), Tumor Resections, Status Epilepticus, other neurologic disorders
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodation but not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: >7 days requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (any vendor acceptable)
• Skills: ICP monitoring
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, MOAB, CPI, ENPC)

Special Skills & Procedures

• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) insertions and management
• Neuro post-op care
• A-line insertions
• Intubation
• Central line insertion
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Post-TPA and post-thrombectomy care
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Social Security Card required
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• State license with original NM license and 3D seal required onsite
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required; declination or exemption preferred
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required with passing score (80% overall, 100% lethal arrhythmia section)
• Medication and competency exams required (minimum 80% score)
• Various facility-specific forms and attestations (e.g., traveler compliance, confidentiality, Cerner training attestation)

Additional Notes

• Travelers may be asked to switch to the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) with current bill rate honored
• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• Location is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
• Overtime applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Neuro ICU RNs willing to work in a dynamic Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment with a variety of neurological patient populations.