Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,538 per week in Rio Rancho, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Rio Rancho, NM Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,538 per week Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/26/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87144! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year required License: New Mexico license can pend at time of submission Certifications: BLS & ACLS required NIH and TNCC preferred Must-Have: Chest tube insertion Intubations Paracentesis Thoracentesis Continuous renal replacement therapy Arterial lines management Central lines management Interpretation of dysrhythmias Management of dysrhythmias Multi-system organ failure experience Blood product administration Central line care and management PICC line management Ventilator management experience Description: The position requires a registered nurse specializing in the intensive care unit. This role typically involves caring for a mix of ICU, sub-acute, and floor status patients. The nurse will manage critical conditions such as sepsis, renal failure, ARDS, and respiratory failure. The nurse must be familiar with advanced procedures and equipment management, including CRRT and ventilators. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend. The nurse will occasionally float to other inpatient units based on facility needs. Floating is done in a rotation. The facility typically accommodates a patient ratio of 1:2 in the ICU. The environment emphasizes teamwork with support from various services like physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. Candidates should possess the ability to interpret arterial blood gases and manage patients with dysrhythmias. This role requires interpreting diagnostic tests and collaborating with the healthcare team in a fast-paced environment. Communication and documentation are essential, and familiarity with electronic charting systems is preferred. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29065010EXPTEMP

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