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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a night-shift ICU RN with at least 1.5 years of ICU experience and NM or compact RN licensure for a 13-week assignment. Details ICU setting within a hospital environment Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with option of 36 or 48 hours per week Patient ratio of 1:2 Weekend shifts required May float to Med-Surg, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU, capped at 4 patients while floating Brief orientation provided when floating to like units Requirements Active RN license, NM or compact license accepted (must be obtained prior to start) Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required Required certifications: ACLS, NIHSS; BLS preferred Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs Respiratory/thoracic skills including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, chest tube assistance, and suctioning Experience managing acute/chronic renal failure patients Skilled in continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation monitoring, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips Neurological care experience including CVA/acute stroke management; EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol, and post-neurosurgery management preferred GI surgery care experience Proficiency in infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and phlebotomy Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and care of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure patients Experience with IV insulin protocols Epic charting experience preferred Additional Information Provide critical care nursing in a Neuro or Surgical ICU setting First-time travelers are welcome to apply Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler No travel pairs or groups accepted American Traveler Job ID P-746903. 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: 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.