Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Santa Fe, NM

Key Responsibilities Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establishing care priorities based on age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs; reassess patients systematically to identify trends requiring intervention. Coordinate team assignments and delegate unit work appropriately, following up on delegated tasks to ensure quality and completeness of patient care.

Job Title

Travel RN – Critical Care / ICU (Nights)

Location

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: 06/29/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments, establishing care priorities based on age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs; reassess patients systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, measurable plans of care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care.
• Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical findings and patient outcomes, modifying care plans as needed.
• Coordinate team assignments and delegate unit work appropriately, following up on delegated tasks to ensure quality and completeness of patient care.
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning; implement and document timely, patient-appropriate interventions.
• Perform Point of Care testing procedures and maintain compliance with all patient and environmental safety policies.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the AHA.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a critical care or ICU setting.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served in a critical care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, adapting to the developmental needs of patients and families.
• Experience with floating to additional units or locations as needed.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work a 13-week travel assignment in a dynamic critical care environment with a projected start date in summer 2026.
• Join a team committed to quality patient care, professional growth, and a positive, collaborative work culture.