Travel Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse - $2,694 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital in New Mexico, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac equipment such as ECMO, IABP, and Impella. Details Cardiothoracic ICU (CTVICU) setting within a Level I Trauma, acute care teaching hospital with 554 staffed beds Patient population includes post-op open heart surgery, CABG, aortic aneurysm repair/dissection, fem-pop bypass, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, endovascular repair, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis Patient ratio of 1:2 Specialized procedures include post-op open heart care, bedside tracheostomy/PEG placement, bedside surgical procedures, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVCs, chest tubes, Foley insertion, and NG tubes Equipment used includes CRRT, Hemosphere, Bladderscanner, Cortrak, ultrasound, Philips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, GlideScope, pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and BairHugger Charting performed in Cerner Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM Weekend availability required as needed No on-call requirement May be floated to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED (for admitted patients), or PACU (for admitted patients) within scope Requirements Active NM or Compact RN license required Current certifications: BLS and ACLS Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with cardiothoracic ICU experience strongly preferred Proficiency with advanced cardiac devices including ECMO, IABP, Impella, and Swan-Ganz catheters required Experience with CRRT required Cerner EMR experience preferred COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form signed by a provider Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Pending NM license accepted Scrub color required: black Free parking available on-site RTO requests exceeding 7 days require prior approval; all scheduling requests should be submitted at the time of application Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached a one-year mark at this facility are required to take a 6-month break before returning American Traveler Job ID P-681647. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.