Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring 1.5+ years of ICU experience and an active NM or compact RN license.

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 18:30-7:00)
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating required to like units within scope, with brief unit orientation provided

• Active RN license (NM or compact) required prior to start
• Minimum 1.5-2 years of ICU experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, NIHSS, and BLS (preferred)
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills required: chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Renal skills required: management of chronic/acute renal failure
• Medication management skills required: continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neurological skills required: CVA/acute stroke management; EVD, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, and post neurosurgery management preferred
• GI surgery experience required
• Professional skills required: infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience in Neuro ICU or Surgical ICU preferred

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Former staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• Limited RTO auto-approved at time of submission, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-749621. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.