Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,814 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Travel ICU RN opportunity in Albuquerque, NM: Join a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit where your critical care expertise, calm judgment, and compassionate bedside care will make a meaningful impact every day.

This travel nursing job offers 12-hour day shifts in a collaborative adult ICU environment with strong interdisciplinary support. Work in a fast-paced critical care setting while enjoying the culture, dining, and outdoor beauty that make Albuquerque a great place for healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Critical Care RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:30 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 - $1,700
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May float to MS, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU as needed
• Start Date: 08/31/2026

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of ICU nursing or acute care experience required; 1.5+ years preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license; pending New Mexico or compact license accepted prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Ability to manage adult critical care patients in a fast-paced intensive care unit
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial line care, central line management, and vasoactive drips preferred
• Comfort with floating to like units within scope of practice
• Weekend availability required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult ICU patients with complex and changing needs
• Monitor patient status closely and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and support ventilated patients
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Perform critical care interventions such as line management, suctioning, and ABG interpretation as appropriate
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to safe, efficient patient flow
• Support a team-focused culture while delivering compassionate care to every patient

Apply now for this Albuquerque travel RN opportunity and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508340. 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: ICU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.