ICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Bring your critical care nursing expertise to an ICU travel nurse assignment in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Care for a diverse, all-ages patient population in a collaborative acute-care environment while building valuable experience in a scenic Northern New Mexico community known for mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming atmosphere.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 27, 2026
• End Date: January 2, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120-$2,230
• Shift: 8-hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Alternating weekends
• Call: As needed; must remain within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call
• Unit: Six-bed ICU with approximately 2:1 patient ratios
• Patient Population: Patients of all ages
• Charting System: Medhost Clinicals

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in New Mexico
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications at submission
• Demonstrated proficiency in ventilator management, continuous medication titration, and comprehensive ICU patient care
• Ability to float to other departments, including medical-surgical and emergency care areas, as needed
• Professional communication style and commitment to high-quality patient care
• Completion of applicable New Mexico fingerprinting and background-screening requirements

ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients across the lifespan
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Manage mechanical ventilation and monitor respiratory status
• Titrate continuous medications according to patient response and established protocols
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Respond effectively to emergencies and support safe, evidence-based patient outcomes
• Participate in weekend coverage, call responsibilities, and floating assignments as scheduled

Apply now to join an ICU travel nursing team in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and advance your critical care nursing career through this rewarding travel assignment.

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.