Travel ICU Registered Nurse

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 a Registered Nurse for an ICU night shift position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and NM or compact RN licensure.

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit, including neuro and surgical ICU settings
• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
• Weekend shifts required

• Active NM or compact RN license required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, NIHSS; BLS preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care
• Skilled in starting and maintaining IVs
• Respiratory/thoracic skills including chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Experience managing chronic/acute renal failure patients
• Medication management skills including continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neurological care experience including CVA/acute stroke management; EVD, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, and post neurosurgery management preferred
• GI surgery care experience
• Infection prevention and isolation precaution/PPE skills
• Phlebotomy skills
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure patients
• IV insulin protocol management experience
• Epic charting experience preferred

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing across neuro and surgical ICU patient populations
• Complete onsite orientation modules, averaging 4-6 hours for RNs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility as locals are not accepted
• Previous staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-727675. 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.