American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Critical Care Float Discipline: RN Start Date: 01/11/2027 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jan 11, 2027 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 3 Description American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a Level I Trauma children's teaching hospital requiring NM or compact RN license and CRRT/ECMO experience. Details PICU setting within a Level I Trauma, teaching children's hospital Patient ratio of 1:2 Day shift, 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00-19:30, with rotating shifts possible during the contract 36 contracted hours per week 4 weekend shifts required per schedule for day shift (5 for night shift, as Fri/Sat/Sun nights count as weekends) Block or set schedules not guaranteed No on-call requirements Required to float to NICU May float to Peds ED for admitted patient assignments when holding patients Optional cross-training to PED assignments Patient population includes respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempts Must be willing to care for up to 2 intubated patients when needed Uses Cerner charting system Requirements Active NM or compact RN license required BLS and PALS certification required Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU experience (within the last 2 years) Level I Trauma experience required CRRT and ECMO procedure experience required Ventilator management experience required Working knowledge of inotropic drips required Skills required include End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, intubation assistance/management, care of ventilated patients, acute airway care/maintenance, HFNC, suctioning (ETT, NT), tracheostomy care, IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central line care and blood draws, PICC line management, TPN/lipids administration, anti-seizure medication administration, antiarrhythmic administration, continuous sedation management, IV vasopressor administration, pediatric dosage calculations, CVP monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, infection control/PPE, wound assessment/care, insulin administration, gastric tube management, post-acute abdominal surgery care, isolation precautions/PPE, and urinary catheter insertion/management Flu shot required Pending license accepted Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex diagnoses including respiratory, renal, trauma, heme/onc, and multi-system organ failure cases Black scrubs required (not provided) COVID vaccine optional, but facility reports vaccination numbers and requires upload of vaccine series or declination RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval First-time travelers are welcome to apply No local candidates within 100 miles of the facility accepted Non-local driver's license required on file Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning American Traveler Job ID P-776937. 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: Travel RN - Pediatric 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.