Travel ICU RN - $2,395 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a day shift position requiring 1.5+ years of ICU experience and NM or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule (4x12 hours), 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Weekend shifts required
• May be floated to Med-Surg, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU, with a cap of 4 patients while floating
• Travelers will receive brief orientation when floating to like units

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted if obtained prior to start
• Current certifications: ACLS and NIHSS required, BLS preferred
• Minimum 1.5-2 years of ICU experience required
• Prior experience with 1:2 patient ratios required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills required include chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and ventilator management
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction care, and IV insulin protocols required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience in Neuro ICU or Surgical ICU settings preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients with complex, multisystem conditions
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as locals are not accepted
• Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Up to 4 days of RTO can be auto-approved at time of submission, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job ID #P-738917. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.