Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit position in a location not specified in the provided job details. The role provides care for adult patients requiring complex critical care, including ventilator management, cardiac and vasoactive medication titration, renal replacement therapy, and postoperative monitoring. The assignment offers 36- or 48-hour scheduling options and accepts first-time travelers.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; weekend coverage is required on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of intensive care experience; previous charge experience; charting system experience; experience in long-term acute care, Level II trauma, or similar critical care settings; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Adult patient population with an approximate 1:2 patient ratio across days, nights, and weekends. Clinical responsibilities may include care of ventilated patients, ventilator management, arterial line management, central line and peripherally inserted central catheter care, blood product administration, chest tube support, dysrhythmia management, cardiac and vasoactive medication titration, procedural sedation monitoring, and postoperative care.

Experience with acute stroke, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, diabetic ketoacidosis, overdose, high-risk surgical cases, dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapy may be applicable. Support is available from respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and transportation. A 12-hour orientation is provided.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1346326. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus