Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,281 per week

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Travel ICU RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and floating to ER and Med-Surg departments.

• ICU Setting
• Level of unit: 12-bed Intensive Care Unit within a hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3 with ICU total care responsibilities
• Utilizes ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and hygiene care
• Night shift schedule from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Floating required to Emergency Services and Med-Surg departments
• No on-call requirements
• EMR system used is Med Host
• 13-week assignment length

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• ER and Med-Surg experience preferred
• TNCC certification preferred
• Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene care preferred
• No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Provide total patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting, including ventilator management and titratable drip administration
• Floating to Emergency Services involves assisting with call lights, medication administration, patient transport, IV starts, and blood draws
• Floating to Med-Surg involves taking a full patient assignment of up to 6 patients or serving as an aide for up to 12 patients
• Holiday coverage is required
• Scrub color requirement: any
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered
• RTO requests must be less than 1 week
• Traveler will not be considered if they have worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years

American Traveler Job  #P-726892. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.