Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,056 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Neuro ICU Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care in a Level I Trauma and Teaching facility. This position involves working with patients diagnosed with various neurological disorders, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), subdural hematoma (SDH), tumor resections, status epilepticus, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients in the Neuro ICU, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures including EVD insertions, neuro post-operative care, arterial line insertions, intubation, central line insertion, CRRT, and post-thrombolysis/thrombectomy care.
• Monitor, interpret, and manage dysrhythmias and intracranial pressure (ICP).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience in an intensive care setting.
• Active nursing license with the ability to accept pending licenses.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, NIH.
• Availability to work major holidays including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
• Willingness to float to other ICUs and care for patients in related units as needed.

Shift Details

This position includes night shifts, working 4x12-hour schedules. While block scheduling may be accommodated, it is not guaranteed. Weekend requirements will vary based on unit needs.

Work Environment

The position is based in a fast-paced Neuro ICU environment with a staff-to-patient ratio of 1:2. The facility has a total of 554 staffed beds and utilizes Cerner for charting purposes. Parking is available at no fee.

Special Notes

• Clinicians may be floated to other ICU units or PCU floors depending on facility needs.
• Guaranteed hours are subject to the facility's policy with potential for cancellations.
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require prior approval.

This opportunity is ideal for dedicated and experienced nurses seeking to make a difference in the lives of patients with complex neurological conditions.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38731936. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN ICU

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