ICU Travel Nurse Job in Carlsbad, NM | Days (3x12)
Carlsbad Medical Center
Carlsbad, NM
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Carlsbad, NM
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$2,014
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Carlsbad Medical Center. This role pays $2,014 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Carlsbad Medical Center
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Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Mexico and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Carlsbad, NM
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Carlsbad
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Carlsbad, NM
In southeastern New Mexico, Carlsbad, NM keeps a healthcare rhythm serving communities across the Pecos Valley. Carlsbad Medical Center anchors the region's clinical activity, with its surgical suites and medical-surgical floors carrying the bulk of RN coverage. Artesia, Loving, and White City work as nearby housing for shorter drives into town. After shifts, travelers unwind along the Pecos Riverwalk or out on the desert trails, with Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Living Desert zoo both close for a longer day off. Because the market is small and remote, the Cavern City Air Terminal genuinely helps when an assignment starts or ends, which matters more here than in a big metro.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Carlsbad, NM · $2,014 /wk