cross country nursesCarlsbad, NM
Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week
Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week
Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week
cross country nursesCarlsbad, NM
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Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 12/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: TravelJob Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Carlsbad, New Mexico. This 13-week travel assignment involves providing total care to intensive care patients during 12-hour day shifts. The role includes ventilator management, titratable drips, medication preparation, hygiene care, and floating to the Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical departments as required.
Job Details
Schedule:
Day shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum of 2 years of intensive care experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical experience
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
- Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, medication preparation, and patient hygiene
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information:
Provides total care for intensive care patients, including ventilator management, titratable drips, medication preparation, and hygiene care.
Patient assignments typically range from 1:2 to 1:3.Floating to the Emergency Department may include answering call lights, administering medications, transporting patients, starting intravenous lines, and performing blood draws.
Floating to the Medical-Surgical department may involve a full assignment of up to 6 patients or aide responsibilities for up to 12 patients.
No on-call responsibilities are required.
Holiday coverage is required.
Fingerprinting is required for travelers assigned in New Mexico.
Block scheduling may be accommodated when requested during submission.
Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1348245. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care UnitAbout Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. xevrcyc Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits: 401k retirement plan Referral bonus
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