ICU | RN

GHR Healthcare; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 76,440 - 81,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is looking for an experienced Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week assignment in Carlsbad, NM. Candidates should have at least 2 years of ICU nursing experience and current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications. You will be delivering critical care, performing patient hygiene, and collaborating with the healthcare team in a state-of-the-art ICU environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including a 401K with matching.

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license (New Mexico or compact state).
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive critical care to ICU patients.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using MedHost EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

TNCC certification

Ventilator management

Medication mixing

Tools

MedHost

Job description

Overview

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Jobs in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Advance your nursing career as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Carlsbad, NM (zip code 88220). This locum tenens opportunity offers you the chance to join a leading healthcare team in a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, delivering critical care to patients in need. Carlsbad is a top destination for travel nurses, featuring a welcoming healthcare community, scenic desert landscapes, and close proximity to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Apply now to experience professional growth and adventure in New Mexico nursing jobs!

ICU RN Job Details – Carlsbad, NM

• Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico (NM), 88220
• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing / Locum Tenens
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 4, 2025
• End Date: November 3, 2025
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680–$1800
• Unit Size: 12-bed ICU
• Patient Ratio: 1:2–3
• EMR System: MedHost
• Scrub Color: Any

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered RN license (New Mexico or compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• Proficiency with ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene preferred
• Ability to float to Emergency Room (ER) and Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) units
• ER and Med Surg nursing experience required
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travel nurses

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive critical care to ICU patients, including ventilator management and titration of critical drips
• Perform patient hygiene and medication mixing as needed
• Float to ER and Med Surg departments as required
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using MedHost EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families during critical care situations

Join our healthcare team in Carlsbad, NM

Apply now for this high-demand ICU Registered Nurse travel job and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.