American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Neuro ICU RN with at least 1.5 years of neuro critical care experience and an active NM or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro ICU of a Level I trauma, teaching hospital
• Ratios are typically 1:2 in the Neuro ICU setting
• Patients include those with TBI, SAH, SDH, tumor resections, status epilepticus, and other neurologic disorders
• May be floated to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
• Cases may involve EVD insertions, neuro post-op care, A-line insertions, intubation, central line insertion, CRRT, post-TPA and post-thrombectomy care
• Uses EVD and CRRT equipment with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Cerner is used for charting; experience preferred
• 36 or 48 hour work weeks with varied weekend requirements based on unit needs
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• On-call is not required
• Responsibilities include managing complex neurological and post-surgical ICU patients
• Travelers may be reassigned to CTICU depending on facility needs
• Occasionally may care for med-surg level patients when floated, with a ratio of up to 6:1
• Scrub color requirement is black
• Parking is provided at no cost
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1.5 years neuro ICU experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Skills in ICP monitoring required
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation
• No candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility will be considered
• RTO greater than 7 days requires approval
• Pending licenses are accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651232. 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: Travel RN - Neuro ICU

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