Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

Overview

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a 13‑week travel assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date:
  
  06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• One year of recent experience as a neonatal intensive care RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

• Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification (RNC‑NIC)
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

• Assesses and monitors critically ill and premature newborns, identifying changes and documenting conditions and responses
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved neonatal nursing techniques
• Performs neonatal assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and specialized neonatal screenings
• Operates and manages advanced NICU equipment, such as ventilators, CPAP machines, and infusion pumps, ensuring proper functionality
• Assists with life‑saving and diagnostic neonatal procedures, including umbilical line placement and intubation
• Educates and supports parents on neonatal care, including feeding techniques and developmental care
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and procedures
• Develops and implements individualized care plans for neonates in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Adheres to infection control measures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and sterilization protocols, to protect vulnerable neonates
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including neonatologists and therapists, to optimize neonatal outcomes
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adheres to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short‑term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer‑a‑friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Fusion is an EOE/E‑Verify Employer.

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