Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a Level III unit requiring NM or compact license, prior travel experience, and at least 1 year of NICU experience.

• Work in a Level III NICU unit
• Care for neonates ranging from under 24-28 weeks to over 34 weeks gestation
• Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:4
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• 36 or 48 hour schedule options available
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating required to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted if obtained prior to start
• Current certifications: BLS, NRP, STABLE preferred
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, arterial line management, and central line care
• Experience with UAC and UVC catheters
• Proficiency with neonatal medications including anti-seizure medications, antibiotics, antivirals, IV vasopressors, steroids, and surfactants
• Neonatal dosage calculation skills required
• Experience with conscious sedation
• Skilled in APGAR scoring, developmental care, thermoregulation, and patient/family teaching
• Experience with respiratory support including bubble CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, oscillators, and ventilator management
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries
• Epic charting experience preferred

• Provide comprehensive neonatal critical care including respiratory, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal management
• Assist with high-risk deliveries and perform APGAR scoring
• Manage neonatal sepsis workups and infectious disease precautions using appropriate isolation and PPE protocols
• Support feeding needs including bottle, breast, and gavage feeding, with breastfeeding support
• Provide developmental care and family education throughout the NICU stay
• Must reside outside a 50 mile radius from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former staff must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-775603. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Neonatal 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.