GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Albuquerque, NM
Advance your nursing career as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel assignment in Albuquerque, NM (87106). Join a leading Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital, delivering expert care to critically ill pediatric patients. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced PICU nurses seeking healthcare jobs in New Mexico, offering a vibrant community and rewarding clinical environment.
PICU RN Job Details – Albuquerque, NM
- Location: Albuquerque, NM 87106 (New Mexico nursing jobs)
- Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital
- Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 26, 2026
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Shifts: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30); rotating shifts may be required during the contract (not within a 4-week schedule)
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1930-$1980
- Weekend Requirement: 4-5 weekend shifts per schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
- Patient Ratio: 1:2
- Unit Beds: 20
- Daily Census: 15
- Charting System: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Black (not provided)
- Parking: Free onsite parking
PICU Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending license accepted)
- Minimum 1.5 years of recent PICU RN experience (within the last 2 years)
- Experience in a Level I Trauma facility required
- BLS and PALS certifications required (no RQI certs accepted)
- COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
- CRRT and ECMO experience preferred (not required)
- Comfortable floating to NICU and assisting in Pediatric Emergency Department (Peds ED) as a resource
- Experience with EVD, HFNC, ICP monitoring, IV vasopressors, and post-neurosurgery care preferred
- Personal transportation required
- No local candidates within 75 miles of facility
PICU RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients (neonates, infants, children, adolescents)
- Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions: respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, trauma, CRRT, ECMO, heme/onc, multi-system organ failure, and suicide attempts
- Administer medications, manage ventilators, and monitor inotropic drips
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
- Float to NICU and assist in Peds ED as needed (IV starts, medication administration, support for admitted pediatric patients)
- Maintain accurate electronic health records using Cerner
- Participate in unit-based orientation and ongoing clinical education
Experience the unique culture and natural beauty of Albuquerque while advancing your PICU nursing career. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in pediatric patient care!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
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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.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #437009. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PICU
About GHR Healthcare - PH Division
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