Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title

Travel RN – Critical Care / ICU (Nights)

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: 06/29/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establish care priorities based on age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs, and reassess patients systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, measurable plans of care consistent with nursing standards, modifying plans based on patient outcomes and clinical findings.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical facts and patient evaluations; perform Point of Care testing procedures as required.
• Coordinate team assignments and delegate unit work appropriately, following up on delegated tasks to ensure quality and completeness of patient care.
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning, implementing and documenting timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Promote a positive, professional work environment; serve as a resource to staff, physicians, and visitors while supporting unit growth, organizational goals, and continuous service improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the AHA.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care or ICU setting.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served in a critical care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, adapting communication style to the developmental age of the patient.
• Experience with floating to additional units or locations as needed.

Why Join Us

• Immediate placement opportunity in a 13-week travel contract with a projected start date of late June 2026 in a vibrant Southwest location.
• Work within a collaborative clinical environment that values professional growth, patient-centered care, and a supportive team culture.