Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,070 per week

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility located in Carlsbad. This role involves providing high-level patient care in a busy ICU setting, with the ability to float to Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical departments as needed. The position is suitable for experienced ICU nurses seeking a 13-week assignment starting from September 21, 2026.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications including BLS and ACLS, 2+ years of ICU experience, experience with ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene. Additional preferred qualifications include ER and Medical-Surgical experience, TNCC certification, and experience with patient transportation and bedside procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: ER & Med Surg experience, TNCC certification, experience with vents, titratable drips, medications, patient hygiene.
• Additional Information: The role involves ICU patient total care including ventilator management, titratable drips, and hygiene. No call is required. The facility uses MedHost EMR. Fingerprints for all travelers are required, and candidates must be registered with the state of New Mexico for the fingerprinting process. Floating to ER and Med Surgical departments may be required, with a float log maintained. The unit has 12 beds, and the patient ratio is 1:2-3. The role may include working holidays, and scrubs can be any color.

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 #1281781. 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: 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