- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/16/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) Carlsbad, New Mexico. This position involves providing high-level patient care in a 12-bed ICU unit, with responsibilities including ventilator management, titratable drips, medication mixing, patient hygiene, and patient total care. The role requires floating to Emergency Room and Medical-Surgical departments as needed.
Job Details
- Position Description: ICU RN responsible for patient total care including ventilators, titratable drips, and hygiene. Floating to ER and Med-Surg departments required.
- Required Qualifications: 2+ years ICU experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, fingerprint clearance for New Mexico travel, no minimum experience required otherwise.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 02/15/2027.
- Additional Information: Floating involves assistance in ER activities such as answering call lights, passing meds, and transport, with full patient assignments in Med-Surg. Fingerprint clearance is mandatory due to state regulations.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1338370. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus