GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Albuquerque, NM
Travel RN opportunity in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bring your critical care nursing experience to a collaborative CVICU team supporting adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
- Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (18:30 - 07:00)
- Weekly Schedule: 36- or 48-hour options available
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
- Patient Ratio: 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Unit Census: Approximately 10 patients per day
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required; pending New Mexico or Compact license accepted prior to start
- 1+ year of acute care or CVICU nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at time of submission
- Experience in a high-acuity critical care or cardiovascular ICU environment strongly preferred
- Comfortable floating to like units within scope, as needed
- All requested time off must be submitted with the application
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based patient care in the CVICU
- Monitor and respond to complex cardiac and hemodynamic changes
- Administer and titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive medications per protocol
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, ventilated patients, and advanced cardiac support devices as appropriate
- Provide care for post-cardiac surgery and other high-acuity critical care patients
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary care team members
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety standards
- Adapt to unit needs and support floating assignments within clinical scope when required
Why Albuquerque, New Mexico?
- Enjoy a vibrant Southwestern city with mountain views and abundant sunshine
- Access to outdoor adventure, local dining, and a strong urban lifestyle
- Ideal location for travel nurses looking for New Mexico healthcare jobs with a great work-life balance
Apply now for this CVICU travel RN job in Albuquerque, NM and join a dedicated critical care team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #519915. 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: CVICU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.