American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift ICU travel position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and the ability to float to ER and Med-Surg departments.
Details
- 13-week contract at a hospital-based ICU, with floating required to the ER and Med-Surg departments
- 12-bed ICU unit with a patient ratio of 1:2–3
- Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM
- Patient care includes ventilator management, titratable drips, and hygiene care
- EMR: MedHost
- No on-call required
- Holiday coverage is required
- Any scrub color is accepted
Requirements
- Active NM or Compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- ER and Med-Surg experience required
- TNCC preferred
- Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene preferred
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico; the process can take several weeks
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include total ICU patient care: ventilator management, titratable drips, and hygiene care
- When floating to the ER, nurses assist with call lights, medication passing, patient transport, IV starts, and blood draws rather than taking a full patient assignment
- When floating to Med-Surg, nurses take a full patient assignment of up to 6 patients or may act as an aide for up to 12 patients
- Float rotation is maintained via a float log; the house supervisor or director may override the rotation based on departmental need and nurse experience
- RTO requests must be less than one week in duration
- Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
- First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible; 2+ years of ICU experience is required
American Traveler Job ID #P-726892. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.