ICU Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit and Facility Information

• 6 ICU beds with a 2:1 patient ratio
• Serves all age groups
• Electronic Health Record system: Medhost Clinicals
• Float requirements: May be required to float to Medsurg, ER, etc.
• Call requirements: As needed; must be within 30 minutes of the hospital when on call
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend hours: Alternating weekends
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; casual wear is not acceptable

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Skills in ventilator management

Job Responsibilities and Skills

• Provide care for ICU patients with complex needs
• Manage ventilators and continuous medication titration
• Work professionally within a multidisciplinary team
• May be required to float to other units such as Medsurg or ER

Additional Notes

• Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in New Mexico with a focus on critical care skills and flexibility to float to other units as needed.