Travel ICU RN - Ventilator & Drip Management - $2,400 per week

Excite Health Partners 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: 12/01/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: RN - ICU

Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center

Shift: Nights, 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM

Start Date: 01/12/2025

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid RN Licensure in the state of practice is required.
  
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
  
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required.
  
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred.
  
• Fingerprints clearance for all NM travelers is mandatory.
  

Job Description:

Join Carlsbad Medical Center as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse for an exciting 13-week assignment starting ASAP. This night shift position offers a dynamic environment with a patient-centered focus, located in a 12-bed ICU unit. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, and hygiene care. Floating to ER and Med-Surg departments is required, providing varied clinical experience.

This role requires a minimum of 2+ years of ICU experience, with hands-on expertise in vents, titratable drips, medication administration, and patient hygiene. Experience with MedHost EMR is preferred. This position involves working with a patient ratio of approximately 1:2-3, with no call responsibilities. Holidays are required, and scheduling may be accommodated in blocked shifts upon request. Scrubs can be any color.

Please note: This is an auto-offer role with no interviews. The rate is approved at $85/hr.

What You Bring:

• A minimum of 2 years of critical care ICU experience in a hospital setting.
  
• Proficiency in ventilator management, titratable drips, and medication preparation.
  
• Ability to adapt to floating assignments across ER and Med-Surg units.
  
• Strong patient care skills combined with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  
• Flexibility to work holidays and night shifts.
  
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with a diverse patient population.
  

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
  
• Prior experience in trauma, emergency, and medical-surgical units.
  
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically MedHost.
  
• Certification in TNCC is highly desirable.
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your critical care nursing career while working in a reputable facility. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!

Excite Health Partners Job ID #189440. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - ICU

About Excite Health Partners

For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Company provided housing options