Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Carlsbad, New Mexico. This assignment involves providing comprehensive patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting, with a focus on ventilator management, titratable drips, patient hygiene, and critical care responsibilities. The position requires floating to Emergency Room (ER) and Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) departments as needed, with a primary schedule of days.
Job Details
- Position: Contract ICU RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 12/21/2026
- Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, 2+ years ICU experience, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support). Floating to ER and Med Surg departments required. ER and Med Surg experience preferred. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred. Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, medication mixing, and patient hygiene preferred.
- Additional Information: Candidate must have at least 2 years of ICU experience. Fluency in ventilator management, titratable drips, and ability to perform patient care tasks, including hygiene and assessments, are essential. FINGERPRINTS for all travelers are required, and candidates must be registered with the state of New Mexico as the fingerprint process can take several weeks. The unit utilizes MedHost electronic medical records. No call requirement. Holidays are required. The nurse will float to ER and Med Surg departments, assisting with patient care, blood draws, IV starts, and transport.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-17
Cross Country Job ID #1277286. 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 Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You 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. 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
