TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102!
**Join Our Dynamic ICU Team as a Registered Nurse!**
- **Position:** Registered Nurse
- **Specialty:** ICU
- **Shift:** Night 4x12-Hour (18:30 - 07:00)
- **Experience Required:** 2 years
- **Patient Ratio:** 1:2
- **Certifications:**
- ACLS
- BLS*
- NIHSS
- **Skills:**
- IV therapy
- Arterial line management
- Blood product administration
- Central line care/management
- PICC line management
- Starting and maintaining IVs
- Respiratory/Thoracic care
- Assist with chest tube insertion/removal
- BiPAP/CPAP management
- Care of ventilated patients
- High flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Ventilator management
- Genitourinary/Renal care
- Chronic/acute renal failure management
- Medications
- Continuous IV sedation
- Procedural sedation administration/monitoring
- Titrate cardiac drips
- Titrate vasoactive drips
- Neurological care
- CVA/acute stroke management
- External ventricular drain (EVD)*
- Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
- ICP monitoring*
- Post-neurosurgery management*
- Gastrointestinal care
- GI surgery
- Professional topics and skills
- Infection prevention
- Isolation precautions/PPE
- Phlebotomy
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of dysrhythmias
- Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- Endocrine/metabolic care
- IV insulin protocols
- **Work Settings:**
- Neuro Intensive Care Unit*
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit*
- **Additional Information:**
- Float required (may float to MS, Stepdown, PCU, ER, CVICU)
- Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating
- Number of weekend shifts per contract: 6
- Orientation Hours: 24
- Patient Age Groups: Adults
- Number of Rooms: 32
- Number of Beds: 32
- Interdisciplinary Support:
- Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Services
- Interpretation Services
- Phlebotomy
- Radiology
- Social Services
- Rapid Response Teams
- Pharmacy
- Transportation
- Special Procedures/Unit Details:
- Schedule: 48 hours at straight time allowed
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!