Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,772 per week

American Consultants 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, ICU – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Option of 36 or 48 hours per week. Weekend coverage required with 6 weekend shifts per schedule period.

Highlights:

• First-time travelers welcome with 1+ years of ICU experience
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 for optimal patient care
• 32-bed Intensive Care Unit caring for adult patient population
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Respiratory Services, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, and more
• 24-36 hours of orientation provided to ensure successful onboarding
• Pending New Mexico or Compact state license accepted (must be obtained prior to start date)

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact state license accepted if pending)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios
• Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, and dysrhythmia management
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
• Willingness to float to similar units including Medical-Surgical, Step-down, PCU, Emergency Department, and CVICU (capped at 4 patients maximum while floating)

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for ICU nurses seeking a travel assignment in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. Enjoy flexible scheduling options with the ability to work 36 or 48 hours per week, competitive compensation, and comprehensive support throughout your 13-week assignment. Join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional critical care in a well-equipped intensive care environment.

American Consultants Job ID #18772154. 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: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus