ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Travel ICU Registered Nurse job in Albuquerque, NM–13-week adult critical care assignment offering 12-hour night shifts, 1:2 patient ratios, and the opportunity to join a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Join a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit in vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico, where advanced clinical skills and teamwork make a meaningful impact every day. This 13-week travel nurse opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with a strong interdisciplinary team, caring for adult patients in a well-equipped ICU. Albuquerque’s sunny Southwest setting, rich culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation make this an exciting place to live and work.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,620 – $1,700
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May float to like units as needed, with a cap of 4 patients while floating
• Orientation: 24 hours

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent ICU experience required; 1.5+ years preferred
• Adult acute care experience in a high-acuity critical care setting
• Active Registered Nurse license in New Mexico or a compact license; pending license may be accepted if obtained prior to start
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to manage a 1:2 ICU patient assignment and adapt to floating as needed
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• First-time travelers welcome

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care to adult ICU patients with complex medical needs
• Monitor hemodynamic status, titrate drips, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Perform and support advanced ICU interventions, including ventilator management, arterial line care, and central line management
• Administer medications and therapies according to ICU standards and protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and excellent bedside care
• Float to other appropriate units within scope when needed

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.