Travel ICU RN - $1,823 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Rio Rancho, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 3x12-Hour Shifts) | Onsite | 36 or 48 hours per week available | 10-week minimum contract

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ICU setting managing a mixed patient population including ICU, sub-acute, and floor-status patients
• Perform and assist with advanced procedures including arterial line management, central line care, CRRT, chest tube insertion/removal, and ventilator management
• Monitor, interpret, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and hemodynamic parameters using FloTrac/Vigileo and related equipment
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols, and continuous IV sedation
• Manage complex patient diagnoses including sepsis/septic shock, ARDS, renal failure, DKA, respiratory failure, and multi-system organ failure
• Float occasionally to other inpatient units on a rotation basis as needed to meet facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Mexico (license may be pending at time of submission)
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU nursing experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Ability to work every other weekend with a minimum of 13 weekend shifts
• Must work 2 out of 3 holiday bundles (Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day)
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale and TNCC certifications preferred
• Experience with Cerner charting system
• Familiarity with specialized equipment including CRRT (NxStage), Edwards FloTrac EV1000, Arctic Sun, and Phillips Monitors

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III Trauma Center and Level I Teaching facility within a community-based hospital offering a high-acuity, skill-building environment
• Enjoy free on-site parking and the opportunity to work in a structured, supportive ICU setting with a low nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767631. 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