Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Rio Rancho, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Rio Rancho, NM Agency: Aequor Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Aequor Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124! Bill Rate: $145 Job Description: 48 hours/week, OT $10 after 48 hours/week. Please only submit candidates that area aware of their submission to our facility. Please do not allow candidates to contact facility. Please only submit candidates with an active NM or compact license. Please note time off requests must be disclosed with initial submission to be considered for approval. Time off requested after the acceptance date will not be approved. When submitting candidates include at least two references (one must be from current manager), a resume, and completed skills checklist/competency assessment. 13 weeks assignment, 2 years’ experience current required in a 15 plus bed intensive care unit required. Must be a team player, flexible and accustomed to fast paced environment. Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment. At alternate location-Will float to progressive care unit and med/surg. Will float to ICU to care for tele patients boarding in ICU. Will float to ED to care for admitted inpatients holding for bed or as helping hands. CERTIFICATIONS : BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required. BLS and ACLS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross. EPIC EMR experience preferred. Traveler must pass the BCA testing during first week of assignment. Travelers that do not pass the BCA test will be dismissed. SHIFTS : 12 hour D shift position. May fluctuate to fulfill department staffing needs. On call, weekends and holidays may be required. Travelers are first to float within facility and to alternate locations within 20 miles of permanent assigned location. Traveling pairs are not guaranteed same schedules or same shifts. Ratios- 1:1 or 1:2 (1:3 for holding tele patients) ORIENTATION : 1st week of the contract, not to exceed 40 total hours, and includes EPIC training. SCRUBS : Required and not provided by the facility. White scrub top. Scrub pants in sangria red, plum purple, hunter green or black. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. 24612450EXPTEMP

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