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 | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: 06/29/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establishing care priorities based on age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs; reassess patients systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, measurable plans of care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical findings and patient outcomes, modifying care plans as needed.
• 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; implement and document timely, patient-appropriate interventions.
• Perform Point of Care testing procedures and maintain compliance with all patient and environmental safety policies.

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 to the developmental needs of patients and families.
• Experience with floating to additional units or locations as needed.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work a 13-week travel assignment in a dynamic critical care environment with a projected start date in summer 2026.
• Join a team committed to quality patient care, professional growth, and a positive, collaborative work culture.