ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 02/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• 13-week assignment with ASAP start date
• Floating to ER and Medical Surgical departments required
• 2+ years of ICU experience required
• ER and Medical Surgical experience required
• Patient ratio of 1:2-3 in 12-bed ICU unit
• Provide total ICU patient care including ventilator management, titratable drips, and hygiene care
• Experience with ventilators, titratable drips, mixing medications, and patient hygiene preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Holiday coverage required
• No call responsibilities
• Any color scrubs acceptable
• EMR system: MedHost
• Blocked scheduling may be accommodated if included in submission
• Fingerprints required for all New Mexico travelers
• Auto offers only - no interviews required

Facility:

This healthcare facility provides comprehensive medical services including a 12-bed intensive care unit that delivers advanced critical care to patients requiring close monitoring and specialized treatment. The facility maintains modern equipment including ventilators and supports complex medical procedures with experienced healthcare teams. The organization emphasizes quality patient care and offers a collaborative environment for healthcare professionals to develop their critical care skills.

Location:

Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad offers a unique desert landscape with access to natural attractions including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, providing healthcare professionals with exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. The area combines small-town charm with proximity to stunning geological formations and outdoor adventures, making it an attractive location for those seeking both professional growth and natural beauty.

Adex Job ID #977521. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus