ICU Travel Nurse Job in Ruidoso, NM | Variable (3x12)
Presbyterian Health- Lincoln County Medical Center
Ruidoso, NM
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Ruidoso, NM
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$2,310
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Variable
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Ruidoso, New Mexico, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Presbyterian Health- Lincoln County Medical Center. This role pays $2,310 per week and follows a Variable shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Presbyterian Health- Lincoln County Medical Center
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Location: Ruidoso, NM 88345 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Variable (3x12)
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 Ruidoso, 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 Ruidoso
- 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 Ruidoso, NM
Into the pines of the Sierra Blanca at nearly seven thousand feet climbs Ruidoso, NM, a mountain resort town whose hospital serves the village itself, the Mescalero Apache lands nearby, and the ranch country below. The contracts here ride a double season, with Ski Apache's winters and the summer racing crowds at Ruidoso Downs both swelling the census. Hiring demand leans toward ER and cardiac floor shifts for travelers. The housing tightens considerably in the peak seasons, while the shoulder months rent far easier and cheaper. Cool mountain summers draw half of Texas uphill every July, the standing local joke that carries plenty of real truth in it. Trails, casinos, and the racetrack's famous quarter-horse futurity fill the calendar, and the high-desert stars come out hard every clear night.
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 · Ruidoso, NM · $2,310 /wk