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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,365 per week

First Connect Health
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • $2,365 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health 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
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel - Registered Nurse ICU

 

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)

 

Pay Breakdown

(Based on 48 hours)

  • W2 (taxable): $20.00/hr
  • OT for 8 hours: $30.00
  • Per Diem (Non-Taxable): $ 1,325.00
  • Gross Weekly Pay: $2,365.00/week

 

Requirements

  • Experience Required: 1.5+ years ICU experience
  • Certification Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
  • License Required: New Mexico RN License — Pending NM License accepted
  • Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
  • Patient Ratio: 1:2
  • Weekend: Required — 6 weekend shifts per schedule period
  • Float: MS, Stepdown, PCU, ER, CVICU; maximum 4 patients while floating

Unit Details

  • Unit: 5050-1004 ICU
  • Beds: 32
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Orientation: 24 hours
  • Charting: Not specified

ICU Skills

  • IV therapy and IV starts
  • Arterial line management
  • Central/PICC line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Chest tube care
  • BiPAP/CPAP and ventilator management
  • HFNC and ABG interpretation
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
  • CVA/acute stroke management
  • EVD and ICP monitoring
  • Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
  • Post-neurosurgery care
  • GI surgery and renal failure management
  • Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
  • Multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlbuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Arterial Linesunmatched
  • Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Emergency Nursingunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • ICPunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Insulinunmatched
  • Intensive Careunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Kidney Diseaseunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Neurosurgeryunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched
  • Ventilatorunmatched

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