Travel ICU RN – Ventilator & Drip Management - $2,400 per week

Excite Health Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Title : RN - ICU

Facility : Carlsbad Medical Center

Shift : Nights, 6 : 30 PM – 6 : 30 AM

Start Date : 01 / 12 / 2025

Assignment Length : 13 weeks

Certifications and Licenses :

Valid RN Licensure in the state of practice is required.

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required.

TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred.

Fingerprints clearance for all NM travelers is mandatory.

Job Description :

Join Carlsbad Medical Center as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse for an exciting 13-week assignment starting ASAP. This night shift position offers a dynamic environment with a patient-centered focus, located in a 12-bed ICU unit. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, and hygiene care. Floating to ER and Med-Surg departments is required, providing varied clinical experience.

This role requires a minimum of 2+ years of ICU experience, with hands-on expertise in vents, titratable drips, medication administration, and patient hygiene. Experience with MedHost EMR is preferred. This position involves working with a patient ratio of approximately 1 : 2-3, with no call responsibilities. Holidays are required, and scheduling may be accommodated in blocked shifts upon request. Scrubs can be any color.

Please note : This is an auto-offer role with no interviews. The rate is approved at $85 / hr.

What You Bring :

A minimum of 2 years of critical care ICU experience in a hospital setting.

Proficiency in ventilator management, titratable drips, and medication preparation.

Ability to adapt to floating assignments across ER and Med-Surg units.

Strong patient care skills combined with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Flexibility to work holidays and night shifts.

Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with a diverse patient population.

Preferred Education & Experience :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Prior experience in trauma, emergency, and medical-surgical units.

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically MedHost.

Certification in TNCC is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your critical care nursing career while working in a reputable facility. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!

Excite Health Partners Job ID #189440. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN - ICU

About Excite Health Partners

For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.

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