Travel - RN - Critical Care-NIGHTS

Join Our Team as a Travel Critical Care RN – Night Shift (Position: 41101)

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse seeking an exciting opportunity to provide expert critical care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are looking for highly skilled Travel Critical Care RNs to join our team for night shifts, starting as soon as possible. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient lives while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced nursing care to a diverse patient population experiencing critical conditions such as DKA, Acute Respiratory Failure, MIs, CABGs, and ventilator management. Operating in a mixed cardiac and medical ICU, you will utilize your clinical expertise to deliver routine and complex care independently, ensure optimal patient outcomes, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Your efforts will support long-term patient recovery and comfort, demonstrating your commitment to excellence in critical care.

Required Skills:

• Valid RN license (New Mexico or Compact state license)
• BLS certification via AHA
• ACLS certification via AHA
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a critical care setting preferred, but new graduates with relevant clinical experience are welcome
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment
• Knowledge of comprehensive ICU patient care protocols, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and medication administration
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and patient education skills

Nice to Have Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience managing cardiac and medical ICU patients in a high-acuity environment
• Prior experience working with DKA, respiratory failure, MI, and postoperative cardiac patients

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BSN degree preferred but not mandatory
• At least 1 year of critical care nursing experience preferred, with a focus on ICU patients such as those requiring ventilator support or post-cardiac surgery care

Other Requirements:

• Current New Mexico RN license or valid Compact license in applicable states
• Willingness to work 7P-7A shifts, every other weekend, with no on-call duties required
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-stakes environment without floating or relocating responsibilities
• Completion of all required organizational and department-specific competency validations within designated timeframes

Compensation at $53.60 per hour offers excellent earning potential, complemented by weekly pay via direct deposit. You’ll also benefit from our comprehensive medical benefits, paid sick time, licensure and certification reimbursements, and our robust referral bonus program. Our dedicated support team is committed to your success and professional growth throughout your assignment.

Embark on this rewarding journey, enhance your critical care expertise, and make a difference where it truly matters. Apply now to secure your position and start on 02/16/2026—your next great nursing adventure awaits!

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife