- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position available in the healthcare organization. This full-time role involves providing specialized patient care within the ICU setting, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in accordance with the organization's standards of practice. The position requires working night shifts, with a focus on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill patients.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or current Compact state license.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in intensive care or similar environment.
- Knowledge of age-appropriate patient care and effective communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Additional Information:
- The nurse will obtain and record initial assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and make clinical decisions based on patient outcomes.
- Responsibilities include patient education, discharge planning, performing point-of-care testing, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
- The role involves delegating and coordinating team activities, participating in staff orientation, and contributing to unit growth and performance improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrates professionalism, effective communication, and a positive attitude to foster a supportive work environment.
- Maintains compliance with all safety, environmental, and organizational policies.
- The start date for this role is 09/21/2026, with an end date of 12/21/2026.
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 #1256578. 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: 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