Posted 09/24/2026 · Job #521841
ICU RN- Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Travel ICU Registered Nurse needed in Albuquerque, NM for a 13-week contract. Join a high-acuity adult critical care team and deliver expert bedside nursing in a fast-paced intensive care unit.
Job Summary
Bring your critical care nursing experience to a dynamic ICU team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to care for adult patients in a high-acuity intensive care unit while enjoying the energy of a vibrant Southwestern city known for scenic mountain views, sunny weather, and easy access to outdoor adventure.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Schedule: Night shifts, 4×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,620 – $1,700
- Unit Size: 32 beds
- Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends
- Float Requirement: Floating to like units as needed
Job Requirements
- 2 years preferred
- Current RN license in New Mexico or compact state eligibility; pending compact license accepted if obtained prior to start
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Experience caring for adult critical care patients and high-acuity diagnoses
- Ability to work night shifts and rotating weekends
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- Epic experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and skilled care to adult ICU patients
- Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions such as ARDS, sepsis, CHF, DKA, GI bleeds, and post-op complications
- Provide nursing care for ventilated patients, patients on cardiac drips, and those requiring CRRT/HD support
- Perform and assist with critical care interventions including arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and ventilator management
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established ICU protocols
- Float to like units within scope as needed based on facility needs
- Support a patient-centered environment with professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail
Apply now for this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel ICU nursing job and join a team committed to high-quality critical care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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