Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onBaca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
About the Position
Join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Level I Trauma, Teaching, and Children's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. This role offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex neurologic disorders, including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH), and status epilepticus, within a high-acuity environment.
With the recent opening of a new tower, there is a possibility that travelers may be asked to switch to the Cardiothoracic ICU (CTVICU). If a switch occurs, the traveler's current bill rate will be honored. This position is ideal for nurses seeking to expand their critical care skills in a comprehensive stroke center setting.
Day in the Life
As a Registered Nurse in the Neuro ICU, you will manage a patient ratio of 1:2 during night shifts. Your day will involve managing ventilated patients, interpreting dysrhythmias, and performing specialized procedures such as EVD insertions, A-line insertions, and CRRT. You will also provide post-operative neurosurgical care and manage patients recovering from thrombectomies.
While the primary focus is the Neuro ICU, you may be floated to other ICUs, Progressive Care Units (PCU), the Emergency Department, or the PACU to care for admitted patients. Occasionally, ratios may increase to 6:1 on PCU floors, though this is not the standard. The unit is supported by an interdisciplinary team including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams.
Hiring & Application Instructions
This is a travel nursing position with a strict 100-mile radius rule; locals within 100 miles of Albuquerque are not eligible. A valid driver's license is required for compliance, or a written transportation plan must be submitted if a license is unavailable.
Application Requirements:
- Submit compliance documents two Fridays before the start date (10 days prior).
- Complete the Arrhythmia Competence Exam (Pass/Fail) within 4 days of signing the contract. Candidates have two attempts; failure of the first attempt requires remediation.
- Drug screens must be completed within 30 days of starting.
- COVID-19 vaccination is required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with provider-signed forms). Flu vaccination is also required.
Contract Details:
- Minimum contract duration is 10 weeks.
- Travelers who have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached a one-year mark must take a 6-month break before returning.
- Overtime must be approved by the client prior to being worked and is rarely granted.
- Holiday requests are limited to one block (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or NYE) unless approved upon offer. No time off can be requested during the first 7 days or on the last day of the contract.
Equal Opportunity
Mindlance Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Frequently asked questions about Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care at Mindlance Health
What does a Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care at Mindlance Health do?expand_more
In this Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care at Mindlance Health role, you will interpret and manage dysrhythmias and titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips; float to other icus, pcu floors, ed, and pacu to meet facility patient care needs; manage ventilated patients and interpret arterial blood gases (abgs); and perform and manage central line insertions, intubation, and crrt procedures.
What are the requirements for this Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care role?expand_more
Mindlance Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 1.5 years ICU experience; ACLS certification; BCLS certification; NIHSS certification; Valid RN license (pending accepted); and COVID vaccination or exemption form.
Where is the Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care role at Mindlance Health located?expand_more
Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care at Mindlance Health is based in Baca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States. This is a on-site role.