ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 18:30 - 7:00)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• ICU Night shift with option of 36 or 48 hours per week (48 hours typical)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Float required
• Weekend shifts required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 form and E-Verify compliance required
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification of highest level completed (transcript or diploma accepted temporarily if needed)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only); must be redone for every new contract
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Photo headshot required for badge
• Employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• References not required for clearance but may be requested internally

Additional Notes

• Candidates can attend orientation and EPIC training pending fingerprint clearance but cannot work on unit until clearance is received
• Medical exemptions for vaccines must be signed by a provider and approved by the client
• Religious declinations for vaccines are not accepted (except flu with exemption documentation)
• Behavioral Health nurses require specific competency-based training prior to start (not applicable here unless specified)

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses seeking a night shift travel contract in New Mexico with a supportive environment and clear compliance standards.