ICU | RN

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nurse | Carlsbad, NM (Nights)


ICU RN Travel Nurse in Carlsbad, NM - 13-week night contract. 2+ years ICU experience; ACLS & BLS required. Apply now.


Embark on a rewarding critical care travel nursing opportunity as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Join a dedicated ICU team in a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit providing high-quality patient care while experiencing southeastern New Mexico and nearby Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This travel nurse role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking a 13-week contract night shift in New Mexico nursing jobs.


Job Details

• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 - Carlsbad, New Mexico travel nursing opportunity; close to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel RN)
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights - 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Unit: ICU (EXT-Other 911) - critical care/ICU nursing
• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
• EMR: MedHost (experience with MedHost EMR preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact/State of New Mexico requirements apply)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
• Experience in Emergency Room (ER) and Med-Surg settings required; float experience preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification preferred
• Proficiency with ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, IV starts, and patient hygiene preferred
• Ability to float to ER for supportive tasks and to Med-Surg for either full patient assignments or aid roles
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers (ensure your agency is registered with the NM State Board of Nursing)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to ICU patients, including ventilator care, titratable drip titration, medication administration, and hygiene care
• Float as needed to Emergency Room (supportive clinical tasks) and Med-Surg (full patient assignment or aide role)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to plan and deliver evidence-based patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in MedHost EMR and follow hospital charting requirements
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards
• Participate in float rotations and be flexible with blocked scheduling requests
• Work scheduled holidays and support unit staffing needs during peak times

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Opportunity to work as a critical care travel nurse in a supportive ICU team
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing jobs in New Mexico
• Gain experience with MedHost EMR and a variety of critical care procedures
• Explore Carlsbad, NM and nearby natural attractions like Carlsbad Caverns - ideal for travel RNs who enjoy outdoor recreation
• Flexible assignment with potential for schedule blocks when requested

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an ICU RN Travel Nurse in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Submit your resume and licensure information today to be considered for this 13-week critical care contract. Join our healthcare team today - immediate openings for qualified ICU RNs!


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.