Travel CCU Registered Nurse - $2,056 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CCU/ICU night shift position at a Joint Commission accredited hospital in Las Cruces, NM, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU/CCU experience.

• Night shift position, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• ICU/CCU unit serving patients of all ages
• Located within a Level IV Trauma Center
• Weekend coverage required on an every-other-weekend basis
• On-call and float requirements apply on an as-needed basis
• 13-week contract

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, HWC, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — AHA-issued certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU and CCU nursing experience
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere

• All clinical staff working in New Mexico must be fingerprinted prior to or at the start of the assignment; candidates may begin on a 14-day waiver while results are pending, with supervision required during that period
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Any color scrubs are acceptable; casual wear is not permitted
• The facility is Joint Commission Accredited and recognized as both a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and a Certified Primary Stroke Center

American Traveler Job ID #P-690673. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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.