Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,932 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse ICU – Albuquerque, NM 87109

Start Date: June 22, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Option of 36 or 48 hours per week. Rotating weekend coverage required. 2:1 patient ratio.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment in a 32-bed Intensive Care Unit
• First-time travelers welcome with 2 years of ICU experience
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and phlebotomy
• Flexible scheduling with option for 36 or 48 hours per week at straight time
• Up to 4 days of requested time off may be approved
• 12-hour paid orientation with onsite training modules

Requirements:

• Active RN license (NM or Compact; pending licenses accepted if obtained prior to start date)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Experience with 2:1 patient ratios
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• LTAC and Trauma Level II experience preferred; previous charge experience a plus
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
• Floating to like units within scope required as needed

Why Join Us?

This ICU travel position offers the opportunity to work in a well-supported critical care environment treating diverse patient populations including ARDS, sepsis, CHF, post-op complications, DKA, and high-risk surgical patients. You'll gain experience with advanced procedures including CRRT dialysis, ventilator management, vasoactive drip titration, and arterial line management while working alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams. Competitive travel nurse compensation and scheduling flexibility make this an excellent opportunity for experienced ICU nurses seeking professional growth in the Southwest.

American Consultants Job ID #18319841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus