Travel ICU RN — Float to ER/Med‑Surg (13‑Week)

American Traveler, LLC.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 Benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in New Mexico. Candidate must have 2+ years ICU experience and float to ER and Med-Surg units as needed. Active NM or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, and a driver’s license are required.

Expect 12-bed ICU care, high patient acuity, and a 6:30 AM–6:30 PM schedule with holiday coverage. Vents, titratable drips, and medication mixing skills are preferred. MedHost EMR is used for documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NM or Compact jurisdiction.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 2+ years of ICU experience required.
• ER and Med-Surg experience is preferred.
• TNCC certification preferred.
• Experience with vents, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene care preferred.
• No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment.
• Active driver’s license required for consideration.
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months.
• Fingerprinting required for all NM travelers.

Responsibilities

• 12-bed ICU with a 1:2-3 patient ratio.
• ICU total patient care including ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and hygiene care.
• Day shift, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Floating to ER and Med-Surg per float rotation log.
• When floating to ER, perform general nursing tasks (passing meds, transporting patients, starting IVs, blood draws).
• When floating to Med-Surg, may take up to a full assignment of 6 patients or act as an aide for up to 12 patients.
• No on-call requirements.
• Uses MedHost EMR.
• Scrubs of any color accepted.
• Provide direct ICU care and support other departments during floating.
• Holiday coverage required.
• 48-hour guaranteed weeks not approved.
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated.
• RTO requests must be <1 week.
• Local candidates within 50 miles not considered.
• Travelers previously employed as CHS staff within 2 years not eligible.

Skills

RN License NM/Compact

BLS/ACLS

ICU experience 2+ years

ER/Med-Surg experience preferred

TNCC preferred

Vent care & titratable drips

New Mexico traveler requirements

Active driver's license

No gaps in work history 90 days

Fingerprinting NM travelers

Tools

MedHost EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in New Mexico. Candidate must have 2+ years ICU experience and float to ER and Med-Surg units as needed. Active NM or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, and a driver’s license are required.

Expect 12-bed ICU care, high patient acuity, and a 6:30 AM–6:30 PM schedule with holiday coverage. Vents, titratable drips, and medication mixing skills are preferred. MedHost EMR is used for documentation.