Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,203 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Taos, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Taos, New Mexico

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Taos, New Mexico (Zip : 87571). This 13-week night shift contract offers experienced RNs the chance to deliver critical care in a supportive, community-focused hospital. Explore rewarding travel nursing jobs in New Mexico while enjoying Taos’s stunning mountain scenery and vibrant arts scene.

ICU RN Travel Job Details

Location : Taos, New Mexico (87571) – New Mexico nursing jobs

Assignment Length : 13 weeks

Start Date : December 8, 2025

End Date : March 9, 2026

Shift : Night, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19 : 00 - 07 : 00)

Hours per Week : 36

Setting : Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Ratio : 1 : 2

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2020 - $2070 per week

Free parking on-site in a designated lot

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – must be in hand before start date

Minimum 2.5 years of recent ICU RN experience (3+ years preferred)

Travel nursing experience required

Certifications : ACLS and BLS required; PALS, TNCC, and NRP preferred

Experience with EMR systems (Evident preferred)

Must provide two professional references at time of submission

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Must live at least 75 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)

Zero tolerance policy for marijuana use

ICU RN Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive critical care nursing to patients in a 6-bed ICU

Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment

Administer medications, blood products, and manage advanced life-support equipment

Perform and assist with procedures such as central line care, arterial line management, ventilator management, and wound care

Interpret arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and social services

Maintain infection prevention standards and isolation precautions

Provide patient and family education and support

Participate in block scheduling if requested and approved

Discover why Taos is a top destination for travel nurses—enjoy outdoor adventures, local art galleries, and a welcoming healthcare community while making a difference in critical care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your ICU nursing career in New Mexico!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #437017. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : ICU

About Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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