Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,059 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU (Travel)

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days, 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care in a 12-bed ICU with a 1:2–3 patient ratio
• Manage ventilator-dependent patients and administer titratable drips
• Mix and administer medications and perform patient hygiene care
• Float to Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical departments as needed per unit float rotation policy
• When floating to Med-Surg, take a full patient assignment of up to 6 patients or function in an aide capacity
• When floating to the ER, assist with call lights, medication passing, patient transport, IV starts, and blood draws

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with eligibility to practice in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability and willingness to float to ER and Med-Surg departments
• Must be able to comply with New Mexico state fingerprinting requirements (note: fingerprint process may take several weeks; submitting agency must be registered with the state of New Mexico)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification preferred
• Experience with ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene
• Familiarity with MedHost EMR system

Why Join Us

• Immediate start available for a 13-week travel contract in a supportive ICU environment
• No on-call required; holiday availability required; blocked scheduling may be accommodated when noted at time of submittal

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #753188. 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: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others