ICU RN

Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This position involves providing high-level patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting, with responsibilities including ventilator management, titratable drips, patient hygiene, and total patient care. The assignment is for a 13-week contract starting on September 7, 2026, with floating to Emergency Room (ER) and Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) departments as needed.

Job Details:

• Location: Carlsbad, NM
• Schedule: Days, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., floating required, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certified as a Registered Nurse (RN), applicable license for New Mexico, 2+ years ICU experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, proficiency with vents, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene. ER and Med Surg experience preferred; TNCC certification preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, patient hygiene, ER background, Med Surg experience, TNCC certification preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required; potential override based on department needs. When floating to ER, staffing assistance includes answering call lights, passing medications, patient transport, IV starts, and blood draws. When floating to Med-Surg, nurses may take full patient assignments or act as aides with up to 12 patients.
• Additional Information: FINGERPRINTS FOR ALL NM TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED!! The unit has 12 beds with a patient ratio of 1:2-3. No call required. EMR system used is MedHost. Scrub color is flexible. Holidays are required.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID # . 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 / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus