ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Opportunity:

RN - ICU Neuro

Job Details:

• Work in Neuro ICU with 1:2 patient ratios
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• 1.5 years of experience required, first-time travelers accepted
• Weekend requirements vary based on unit needs
• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED for admitted patients, or PACU for admitted patients
• Must be comfortable with EVD insertions, neuro post-op care, A-line insertions, intubation, central line insertion, CRRT, post-TPA care, and post-thrombectomy care
• Care for patients with TBI, SAH, SDH, tumor resections, status epilepticus, and other neurologic disorders
• Skills required: ICP monitoring, ventilator management, arterial blood gas interpretation, dysrhythmia management, cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
• 24-hour orientation provided
• Black scrubs required
• Charting system: Cerner
• No locals within 75 miles accepted
• Pending license accepted
• Overtime must be pre-approved and is rarely granted
• Block schedule accommodation possible but not guaranteed
• Possibility of switching to CTICU with new tower opening

Facility:

This Level I Trauma teaching hospital and children's hospital provides comprehensive acute care services with 554 staffed beds. The facility operates as a certified comprehensive stroke center and offers extensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, and rapid response teams. The hospital maintains high standards for patient care and provides advanced neurological services with specialized equipment including EVDs and CRRT systems.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Southwestern culture, stunning desert landscapes, and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities with over 300 days of sunshine annually. The city provides an affordable cost of living, rich cultural heritage, and easy access to both mountains and mesas, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking adventure and cultural diversity.

Adex Job ID #3121187. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCBenefits

• Referral bonus