Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,674 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,674 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101!

ID: 64082495 Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: *No locals within 100 miles *COVID Vaccine: optional - UNMH is required to report COVID vaccine numbers. Upload series or Aya declination Position / Specialty: Neuro ICU Start date: ASAP Shift: Ratios: 1:2 Years of experience REQ: 1.5 years First-timers accepted: (Y/N) Yes Weekend REQ: Varies based on unit needs Certs REQ: ACLS, BCLS, NIH Is on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? No Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes, may be floated to other ICUs, PCU floors (may see med surg like patients and on occasion, 6:1 ratios apply, but are not the standard), ED to care for admitted patients, PACU to care for admitted patients. Patient Diagnoses: TBI, SAH, SDH, Tumor Resections, Status Epilepticus, Any other neurologic disorder Open to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) Yes, but not guaranteed. Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No locals within 100 miles Pending License accepted: (Y/N) Yes RTO Restrictions: Greater than 7 days needs approval Guaranteed Hours: x hours/week, facility is allowed to call off 3x throughout a 13-week assignment Special Requirements: EVD insertions, Neuro Post-op care, A-line insertions, Intubation, Central line insertion, CRRT, Post-TPA care, Post Thrombectomy Care, EVDs and CRRT equipment, Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Skills Requirements: ICP Hospital Highlights Type of Facility: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children s Hospital, Short term, acute care Total Staffed Beds: 554 Scrub Color: Black Charting: Cerner Parking Cost: No Fee New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeksA 6 month break is required for any travelers that have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached their one year mark, whichever comes firstOT after 48 hours on all contract signed on or after 10/30/2025 Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Gag Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 1.5 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Required Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Continuous IV sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD), ICP monitoring*, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Lumbar drains*, Management of dysrhythmias, Neuro Intensive Care Unit, Post Neurosurgery management, Spinal cord injury*, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Traumatic Brain injury*, Ventilator Management, Neuro skills/exp Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : see floating details below Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : False Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : Varies based on unit needs. Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 16 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 16 Number of Beds : 16 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : TBISAHSDHTumor ResectionsStatus EpilepticusAny other neurologic disorderEVD insertionsNeuro Post-op careA-line insertionsIntubationCentral line insertionCRRTPost-TPA carePost Thrombectomy Care Special Procedures/Unit Details : *********************************************!!!PLEASE DO NOT PASS IF THEY ARE MISSING REQUIREMENTS!!!************************************************Must have Neuro experience, please SCREEN if they missing any requirements **FLOATING DETAILS: May be floated to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED to care for admitted patients, PACU to care for admitted patients. Special Equipment : EVDsCRRT #Tier2 Travel Compliance Doc Due Date: 10 days prior to start Required: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signing Required: drug screen within 30 days of start RTO : Max 7 days preferred 1 holiday preferred No RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contract Marketing submissions : Not permitted No Locals: 100-mile radius Non-Local DL required on file Licensure Certifications: most may pend at submission RQI certifications not accepted Shifts: 12-hour shifts Ask: Most units offer 36 or 48 hours Experience : 1-2 years minimum Can Screen: some units may consider less Length: 10 weeks minimum (New Ext) Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first) Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation required Modules: Billable up to 4 hours Additional time is non-billable EKG testing : Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of units Behavioral Health and Related Positions Travelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminated PCU, ICU And L D Units 36 or 48 hour contracts available Include traveler preference at submission OT : must be approved by client before being worked Preceptor Pay : not offered Eligibility ER needs prior travel experience 6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignments Former staff: 12 months of separation required Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceDoc Due Date: 10 days prior to startRequired: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signingRequired: drug screen within 30 days of startRTO: Max 7 days preferred1 holiday preferredNo RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contractMarketing submissions: Not permittedNo Locals: 100-mile radiusNon-Local DL required on fileLicensure & Certifications: most may pend at submissionRQI certifications not acceptedShifts: 12-hour shiftsAsk: Most units offer 36 or 48 hoursExperience: 1-2 years minimumCan Screen: some units may consider lessLength: 10 weeks minimum (New & Ext)Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first)Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation requiredModules: Billable up to 4 hoursAdditional time is non-billableEKG testing: Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of unitsBehavioral Health and Related PositionsTravelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminatedPCU, ICU And L&D Units36 or 48 hour contracts availableInclude traveler preference at submissionOT: must be approved by client before being workedPreceptor Pay: not offeredEligibilityER needs prior travel experience6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignmentsFormer staff: 12 months of separation required Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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