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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions)

Unit & Patient Population

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• 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 float to other ICUs, PCU floors (med-surg patients, occasionally 6:1 ratios), ED, and PACU for admitted patients
• Special Skills Required: ICP monitoring, EVD insertions, Neuro post-op care, A-line insertions, Intubation, Central line insertion, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Post-TPA and Post-Thrombectomy care, Dysrhythmia interpretation and management

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1.5 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring

Work Conditions & Additional Information

• No local candidates within 100 miles accepted
• Weekend requirements vary by unit needs
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope of practice to other units may be required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Facility type: Level I Trauma, Teaching hospital, Children’s hospital, short-term acute care
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked (effective 10/30/2025)

Orientation & Compliance

• Orientation includes fingerprinting, Cerner training attestation (testing out possible for experienced Cerner users), and acknowledgment of safety manuals
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed within 4 days of signing contract; two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Candidates must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams with passing scores
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and acknowledgments required prior to start

Transportation & Logistics

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements

This position offers a challenging Neuro ICU nursing opportunity with a reputable Level I Trauma and teaching hospital in Albuquerque, NM, ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking travel assignments with specialized neurocritical care exposure.