ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Roswell, New Mexico

Explore an ICU travel nursing job in Roswell, NM, caring for adult critical care patients on a collaborative night-shift team. This rewarding travel assignment welcomes first-time travelers and offers the opportunity to build valuable intensive care experience while exploring a sunny, high-desert community known for its wide-open landscapes, rich Southwestern character, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Roswell, New Mexico
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,700
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36- or 48-hour option
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2 in the ICU
• Patient Population: Adult critical care patients
• Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends
• Travel Eligibility: Applicants must reside outside the 50-mile local radius

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or a valid compact-state license; pending New Mexico or compact licensure may be considered if obtained before the start date
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent experience with electronic health record documentation
• Ability to care for critically ill adult patients at an approximate 1:2 ICU ratio
• Willingness to float to the medical-surgical unit when ICU census or staffing needs require
• Strong patient assessment, communication, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills
• Travel nursing experience is welcome but not required; first-time travelers are encouraged to apply

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in the ICU/CCU
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and airway suctioning
• Assess and manage arterial lines, central lines, ports, and other critical care access devices
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions according to patient condition and established protocols
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias and respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Provide care for patients experiencing acute stroke, renal failure, multisystem organ dysfunction, and other complex conditions
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, IV insulin, and continuous sedation as ordered
• Support patients before and after cardiac catheterization or intervention and provide post-cardiac surgery care
• Assist with chest tube procedures and deliver surgical intensive care as needed
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in the electronic health record
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions while promoting a safe, compassionate patient-care environment

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and explore New Mexico nursing opportunities in Roswell, NM.

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.